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Half a Creature from the Sea
A Life in Stories
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Half a Creature from the Sea
An anthology of dark, powerful and moving short stories from a master storyteller and Hans Christian Andersen Award winning author, inspired by his childhood in the north-east of England.
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An anthology of dark, powerful and moving short stories from a master storyteller and Hans Christian Andersen Award-winning author, inspired by his childhood in the north-east of England.
A diverse collection of stories from the author of the internationally award-winning Skellig, deftly interwoven with illuminating autobiographical pieces on the inspirations behind the fiction.
David Almond says of this unique volume, "Stories on the page are so beautifully neat. All that lovely black print; those lovely straight lines and paragraphs and pages. But stories are living things, creatures that move and grow in the imaginations of writer and reader. They must be solid and touchable, like the land, and must have fluid half-known depths, like the sea. These stories take place in a real world – but in fiction, real worlds merge with dreamed worlds. Real people walk with ghosts and figments. Earthly truth goes hand-in-hand with watery lies."
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Half a Creature from the Sea by David Almond is lauded for its evocative storytelling, inspired by the author's childhood in the north-east. It offers budding writers a glimpse into the creative process, showcasing how stories evolve from simple ideas into complex narratives. Critics praise its powerful, lyrical writing, which beautifully captures the essence of life by the sea. The collection serves as an inspiring masterclass in storytelling, blending autobiographical elements with fiction to create a rich, imaginative experience for young readers.
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ISBN: 9781406365597
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 April 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Illustration: Vignettes and chapter headings
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Eleanor Taylor
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 240
About the Author
David Almond is the acclaimed author of many award-winning novels for children such as Skellig, Kit's Wilderness and My Name Is Mina, and has more recently collaborated with artists Polly Dunbar, Dave McKean and Oliver Jeffers on fiction for younger readers. David's books sell all over the world, and in 2011 he was the recipient of the auspicious Hans Christian Andersen Award. He lives in Hexham, Northumberland; for more info visit www.davidalmond.com
Eleanor Taylor studied illustration at Norwich School of Art and Design, then communication art and design at the Royal College of Art; while studying she won the Sheila Robinson Drawing Prize and was shortlisted for the Jerwood Drawing Prize. Eleanor uses a variety of different methods, combining paint, charcoal, ink, collage and digital techniques. She lives in Hastings; for more info visit www.eleanortaylor.co.uk
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