Counting Stars by David Almond
These stories encapsulate the authors endless sense of mystery and wonderment, as they weave a tangible tapestry of growing up in a large Catholic family.
SKELLIG:'Gripping, beautiful and brilliantly written.. everyone is raving about this unforgettable book.' - Sunday TimesKIT'S WILDERNESS' ... this superb piece of lyrically-written fiction captivates teenagers and their parents alike.' - The GuardianHEAVEN EYES' ... surprising, perfect and mysterious all at once ... Heaven Eyes is full of satisfyingly surprising beauty.' - The TimesCOUNTING STARS' . . . a haunting and lyrical collection . . . intimate and personal . . . Full of emotion and sensitivity that are hard to match.' - The BooksellerA collection of linked short stories from David Almond, a writer whose work is challenging and stunning. - The Bookseller, 15/9/00
David Almond's first novel for children, SKELLIG, won the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year and the Carnegie Medal, and his second, KIT'S WILDERNESS, won the Smarties Award Silver Medal, was Highly Commended for the Carnegie Medal, and shortlisted for the Guardian Award. Following the further success of HEAVEN EYES, David is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative children's authors writing today, and his books are bestsellers all over the world. David lives with his family in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340784792 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340784792 |
| Title | Counting Stars |
| Author | David Almond |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2000-11-16 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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