Counting Stars by David Almond
A collection of stories about family, growing up, love and loss, and the resilience of the human heart.
SKELLIG: 'Gripping, beautiful and brilliantly written.. everyone is raving about this unforgettable book.' -- Sunday Times KIT'S WILDERNESS ' ... this superb piece of lyrically-written fiction captivates teenagers and their parents alike.' -- The Guardian HEAVEN EYES ' ... surprising, perfect and mysterious all at once ... Heaven Eyes is full of satisfyingly surprising beauty.' -- The Times COUNTING STARS ' ... a haunting and lyrical collection ... intimate and personal ... Full of emotion and sensitivity that are hard to match.' -- The Bookseller A collection of linked short stories from David Almond, a writer whose work is challenging and stunning. -- The Bookseller, 15/9/00
David Almond is twice winner of the Whitbread Children's Book Award. His first novel, SKELLIG, won the Whitbread Children's Award and the Carnegie Medal. His second, KIT'S WILDERNESS, won the Smarties Award Silver Medal, was Highly Commended for the Carnegie Medal, and shortlisted for the Guardian Award. THE FIRE-EATERS won the Whitbread, the Smarties Gold Award and was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. 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. He lives with his family in Northumberland.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340784808 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340784806 |
| Title | Counting Stars |
| Author | David Almond |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2001-03-15 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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