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The Dam

By David Almond
Series: Walker Studio
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The Dam by David Almond is a beautifully illustrated children's book that weaves together themes of nature, music, and memory. Set against the backdrop of a dam-based transformation of the landscape, the story follows a father and daughter who revisit a valley soon to be submerged, capturing its essence and history through song. It's a poignant celebration of the enduring connection between people and the land.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate beautifully illustrated children's stories that blend poetic language with themes of nature, music, and human heritage. It offers a touching and imaginative exploration of the landscape and memories shaped by a dam's creation, making it ideal for those captivated by the connection between the environment and emotions.

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The Dam

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A lyrical, captivating and beautiful picture book by Carnegie Medal-winner David Almond, illustrated by Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Levi Pinfold.

When a great dam was built by the Kielder Water in Northumberland, the valley below slowly filled with water. But just before this, when the villagers had been moved out, two musicians went back to the abandoned valley. They tore down the boards over the houses, stepped inside and started to play – for this would be the last time that music would be heard in this place.

In this astonishing picture book that combines themes of loss, hope and music, The Dam pays homage to all musicians, showing the ancient and unstoppable power of creativity.

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David Almond's The Dam is praised for its evocative storytelling and stunning illustrations. The narrative is both lyrical and memorable, capturing big ideas in a way that's accessible for children, offering depth and a poignant reflection on nostalgia and change. The artwork is lauded for its atmospheric and emotional impact, creating a book that invites readers to return to it time and again.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406304879

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Studio

Illustration: black and white

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Levi Pinfold

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 288.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 470g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational David Almond Series: Walker Studio Young Adult

About the Author

David Almond has received several major awards, including a Hans Christian Andersen Award, a Carnegie Medal, two Whitbread Awards, an Eleanor Farjeon Award, and a Michael L. Printz Award. He is known worldwide as the author of Skellig, Clay, and many other plays, stories, and novels, including The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers; The Savage, Slog’s Dad, and Mouse Bird Snake Wolf, all illustrated by Dave McKean; and My Dad’s a Birdman and The Boy Who Climbed Into the Moon, both illustrated by Polly Dunbar.

Levi Pinfold studied illustration at University College, Falmouth where he developed his distinctive stylized realism. He has won numerous awards for his picture books, which include The Django, Greenling and Black Dog, which won the Kate Greenaway Medal.

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