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    A Song for Ella Grey

    David Almond

    A magical retelling of the Orpheus myth, full of music, sound and storytelling, adapted from the novel by David Almond. Premiered by Pilot Theatre on UK tour in 2024.

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    Skellig: the 25th anniversary illustrated edition

    David Almond

    The bestselling story about love, loss and hope that launched David Almond as one of the best children's writers of today. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children's…

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    Island

    David Almond

    Love, death, hope ... the island will change their lives forever. From the bestselling David Almond, author of SKELLIG, and now with fantastic illustrations by the award-winning David Litchfield.

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    Skellig

    David Almond

    The beautiful and haunting novel that launched David Almond as one of the best children’s writers of today. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread children’s book of the…

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    The True Tale of the Monster Billy Dean

    David Almond

    Author of the classic Skellig, David Almond has written his first adult novel. Like Emma Donoghue’s bestselling Room, it’s the story of a boy who’s been incarcerated and comes out…

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    My Name is Mina

    David Almond

    From the winner of the Whitbread Children’s Book Award the Carnegie Medal and the 2010 Hans Christian Andersen Award comes the extraordinary prequel to the award-winning Skellig. Shortlisted for the…

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    A Way to the Stars

    David Almond

    An enchanting and heart-warming story between a father and son, that will make you want to reach for stars.

    Joe wants to find a way to the stars. With the…

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    Annie Lumsden, the Girl from the Sea

    David Almond

    A magical story about finding your identity from one of the most acclaimed storytellers of his generation, richly illustrated in full colour by an internationally renowned artist.

    My mother says…

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    Annie Lumsden, the Girl from the Sea

    David Almond

    A magical story about finding your identity from one of the most acclaimed storytellers of his generation, richly illustrated in full colour by an internationally renowned artist.

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    Paper Boat, Paper Bird

    David Almond

    A stunning new story from the bestselling, prize-winning David Almond, bringing us the magic that surrounds the everyday. Mina, from the unforgettable Skellig and My Name is Mina, journeys to…

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    Puppet

    David Almond

    From Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning author David Almond comes a heartwarming story that shows anything is possible with imagination and trust. What should a puppet master do when he's old…

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    Brand New Boy

    David Almond

    Mam, did you think George was, I say, a bit … weird?

    Weird? Yes, I suppose so. But you kids are all a bit weird if you ask me. And…

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    Brand New Boy

    David Almond

    "First published by Walker Books Ltd. (UK) 2020."--Colophon.

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    Kevin and the Blackbirds

    David Almond

    In a poignant and lavishly illustrated storybook, two revered creators give wing to the ancient Irish tale of a wild child with a heart of gold.

    In lean times, a…

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    Puppet

    David Almond

    Writing in the tradition of Pinocchio, Hans Christian Anderson Award winner David Almond brings his ineffable touch to a warm and wistful story that shows anything is possible with imagination…

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    Kevin and the Blackbirds

    David Almond

    A heartfelt retelling of an ancient Irish tale by a master storyteller, paired with the extraordinary style of an award-winning illustrator.

    When young Kevin is sent to a monastery to…

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    The Tale of Angelino Brown

    David Almond

    A warm and witty tale from a master storyteller, author of Carnegie Medal-winning Skellig and internationally bestseller The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas

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    Skellig: the 25th anniversary illustrated edition

    David Almond

    The bestselling story about love, loss and hope that launched David Almond as one of the best children's writers of today. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread children's…

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    Island: Illustrated edition

    David Almond

    A hopeful and moving coming-of-age story set on the island of Lindisfarne, by David Almond, author of the bestselling Skellig and A Song for Ella Grey: now with fantastic illustrations…

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    David Almond: Memory and Magic

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    Discusses how David Almond’s major themes relate to the development of selfhood in his adolescent characters, and explores the four major themes that are evident in his works, including magical…

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    Age in David Almond’s Oeuvre

    Vanessa Joosen, Michelle Anya Anjirbag, Leander Duthoy, Lindsey Geybels, Frauke Pauwels, Emma-Louise Silva

    This book adds to the understanding of David Almond's work by offering a multi-faceted analysis of age.

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    The Tightrope Walkers

    David Almond

    Dominic Hall grows up in the sixties on a brand-new estate, along with the other families who escaped the river. But the Tyne is still an overwhelming presence, and most…

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    Bone Music

    David Almond

    The new stand-alone novel from David Almond - Bone Music is a timely masterpiece that explores the connections between the past and the present, between civilisation and wilderness. At its…

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    The Fire-Eaters

    David Almond

    Growing up in sleepy Keely Bay, Bobby Burns is exposed to all manner of wondrous things: stars reflecting off the icy sea, a friend that can heal injured fawns with…

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    The Savage

    David Almond

    Mysterious and mesmerizing, this graphic novel-within-a-novel pairs the extraordinary prose of Almond with the visual genius of McKean, for a tale of a boy who writes about being terrorized by…

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    The Color of the Sun

    David Almond

    Originally published: United Kingdom: Hachette Children’s Group, 2018.

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    The Savage

    David Almond

    A uniquely presented, touching tale of grief, solace and hope from a master of contemporary storytelling and a visionary artist.

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    Heaven Eyes

    David Almond

    Now available in this Readers Circle edition, featuring a reading group discussion guide, Almond’s tale takes two runaways, hungry for freedom from the home, on a journey to somewhere they…

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    Skellig

    David Almond

    Michael’s world after his family moves house seems lonely and frightening, when his new baby sister is fighting for her life in hospital. Then he discovers something - a creature…

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    My Dad’s A Birdman

    David Almond

    From an inspired creative pairing comes a story of the Great Human Bird Competition–an exuberant tale of the healing power of flights of fancy, and a very special father-daughter bond…

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    Rollercoasters: Half a Creature from the Sea

    David Almond

    In this dark and powerful collection, David Almond presents a series of ‘living’ stories inspired by his childhood that capture the imagination.

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    Raven Summer

    David Almond

    Liam and his friend Max are playing in their neighborhood when the call of a bird leads them out into a field beyond their town. There, they find a baby…

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    The Colour of the Sun

    David Almond

    This is a moving, funny and inspirational novel from the bestselling author of Skellig. *Shortlisted for the 2018 Costa Book Awards.*

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    Skellig

    David Almond

    Michael was looking forward to moving into a new house, But now his baby sister is ill, his parents are frantic, and Doctor Death has come to call. Then he…

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    Skellig

    David Almond

    While moving into a new house, ten-year-old Michael discovers a strange creature in the garage and confides in his new friend Mina about it. Together, they carry the creature out…

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    Clay

    David Almond

    Printz Award-winner Almond presents a remarkable novel about creation. One day, as Davie looks on, Stephen brings a tiny clay figure to life. What has Davie helped unleash on the…

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    Clay

    David Almond

    A stunning novel from the multi-award winning author of the modern children’s classic Skellig. Clay was shortlisted for the Costa Children’s Book Award and the Carnegie Medal and has been…

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    Kit’s Wilderness

    David Almond

    In Stoneygate there was a wilderness, an empty space where the coal pit had once been. There, Kit met Askew, with his wild dog Jax. Askew, who ran the game…

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    El Chico Que Nadaba Con Las Piranas

    David Almond

    After the closure of the Simpson Shipyards, Uncle Ernie loses his job, but quickly comes up with an idea to continue to earn money: he turns his house into a…

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    Skellig The Play

    David Almond

    Adapted by the author from his award-winning debut novel, and staged at the National Theatre, directed by Trevor Nunn and performed by an all-star cast in 2002.

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    Skellig

    David Almond

    Michael’s world after his family moves house seems lonely and frightening, when his new baby sister is fighting for her life in hospital. Then he discovers something - a creature…

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    A Song for Ella Grey

    David Almond

    The epic new novel by David Almond

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    Bone Music

    David Almond

    From the bestselling, award-winning David Almond comes a book of hope and joy: under a boundless starry sky, the unforgettable Sylvia Carr finds out what it means to be brave…

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    En El Lugar De LAS Alas

    David Almond

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    The 7 Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement: A Must Read for Young and Elder Retirees and the Children That Love Them.

    David L. Almond

    “David Almond cares about your financial security in retirement. If you want the advice of an experienced professional, this book is a gold mine!” -Marilee Driscoll, Author “The Complete Idiot’s…

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    War is Over

    David Almond

    From the bestselling, award-winning author of SKELLIG comes a vivid and moving story, beautifully illustrated, which commemorates the hundred-year anniversary of the end of the First World War.

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    War Is Over

    David Almond

    First published by Hachette Children’s Group (U.K.) 2018 –Title page verso.

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    War is Over

    David Almond

    From the bestselling, award-winning author of SKELLIG comes a vivid and moving story, beautifully illustrated, written to commemorate the hundred-year anniversary of the end of the First World War.

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