The Boy Who Climbed into the Moon by David Almond
A magnificent tale of crackpot notions and sky-high courage – from David Almond, the master of magical realism, with illustrations by major new talent, Polly Dunbar. Paul believes that the moon is not the moon, but is a great hole in the sky. It’s one of many strange ideas that he’s never told anyone (at school he was told that he had no ideas at all), until he meets Molly, his irrepressible neighbour, who begins to convince him that his theory might just change the world. Helped by a very long ladder, some highly irregular characters, two rather worried parents and a great deal of community spirit, Paul takes to the sky. But his astonishing discovery there can’t keep him away for long – what is waiting for him back at home is turning out to be better than he’d ever imagined…
A very special modern fairytale * The Bookseller - Children's Preview *
a brilliant adventure..Polly Dunbar's zippy crayon and watercolour illustrations add zest to a story that's already zinging with wacky characters and ideas. As ever, Almond keeps the imaginative thrills in orbit around a sensitive emotional core. * The Daily Telegraph *
Polly Dunbar's illustrations capture the delightful eccentricity of the story. * The Observer *
A splendidly surreal story about eccentrics...a striking, dreamy, unpredictable fable about self belief and adventure. * The Times *
This deceptively simple, surreal tale about freedom, imagination and friendship is illustrated with quirky empathy by Polly Dunbar. * The Sunday Times *
I am incredibly impressed by this book and could not recommend it more highly. * dulwichmum.net *
The characters are all weird and wonderful but believably human and Paul is just an ordinary little boy, with a highly-active imagination and a pair of worried parents, that all little readers can identify with...a beautifully-presented, endearing modern fairy-tale that you can read together as a family for at least a couple of weeks' worth of quality time at bedtime. * Mad House Family Reviews *
This deceptively simple, surreal tale about freedom, imagination and friendship is illustrated with quirky empathy by Polly Dunbar. * Sunday Times *
Charming without being twee; quirky without being whimsical; and genius without being clever-clever...this is the kind of book I've always wished The Little Prince had been...combines a depth of understanding and vision with a consummate lightness of touch...quite simply a modern classic. * The Guardian *
The most moving book I have read this year...gentle, wacky, utterly memorable and inspiring tale. * The Irish Times *
This touching story of Paul, who sees the moon as a hole in the sky, marvellously celebrates freedom and friendship. * The Irish Times *
Featured/Recommended * Rossmoor News *
a brilliant adventure..Polly Dunbar's zippy crayon and watercolour illustrations add zest to a story that's already zinging with wacky characters and ideas. As ever, Almond keeps the imaginative thrills in orbit around a sensitive emotional core. * The Daily Telegraph *
Polly Dunbar's illustrations capture the delightful eccentricity of the story. * The Observer *
A splendidly surreal story about eccentrics...a striking, dreamy, unpredictable fable about self belief and adventure. * The Times *
This deceptively simple, surreal tale about freedom, imagination and friendship is illustrated with quirky empathy by Polly Dunbar. * The Sunday Times *
I am incredibly impressed by this book and could not recommend it more highly. * dulwichmum.net *
The characters are all weird and wonderful but believably human and Paul is just an ordinary little boy, with a highly-active imagination and a pair of worried parents, that all little readers can identify with...a beautifully-presented, endearing modern fairy-tale that you can read together as a family for at least a couple of weeks' worth of quality time at bedtime. * Mad House Family Reviews *
This deceptively simple, surreal tale about freedom, imagination and friendship is illustrated with quirky empathy by Polly Dunbar. * Sunday Times *
Charming without being twee; quirky without being whimsical; and genius without being clever-clever...this is the kind of book I've always wished The Little Prince had been...combines a depth of understanding and vision with a consummate lightness of touch...quite simply a modern classic. * The Guardian *
The most moving book I have read this year...gentle, wacky, utterly memorable and inspiring tale. * The Irish Times *
This touching story of Paul, who sees the moon as a hole in the sky, marvellously celebrates freedom and friendship. * The Irish Times *
Featured/Recommended * Rossmoor News *
David Almond is one of the most exciting children's authors writing today. His acclaimed books include Skellig, winner of the Whitbread Children's Award and the Carnegie Medal; Kit's Wilderness, winner of the Smarties Award Silver Medal, Highly Commended for the Carnegie Medal, and shortlisted for the Guardian Award; and The Fire-Eaters, winner of the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Gold Award and shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. He lives in Northumberland. Polly Dunbar is a bright new talent in the world of children's books. The author and illustrator of Flyaway Katie (9781844285174), Dog Blue (9781844285143) and Penguin (9781844280650), she also illustrated Shoe Baby (9781406301618), written by her mother, distinguished author Joyce Dunbar. Polly lives in Brighton and was selected as the 2006 National Children's Book Week artist.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781406314571 |
| ISBN 10 | 1406314579 |
| Title | The Boy Who Climbed into the Moon |
| Author | David Almond |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Walker Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-04-05 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |