Counting Stars

by David Almond (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $3.28

  In Counting Stars David Almond tackles the themes common to his work - joy, darkness, love, death and identity - with exquisite sensitivity and tenderness.

  David's childhood in the north of England was the inspiration for much of his work, and in these beautiful stories he creates a tangible picture of growing up in a large Catholic family. But the sense of mystery and wonderment we have come to expect from David is also present, and it is fascinating to see the kernels of his novels revealed. A must-read for Almond fans everywhere.

  A stunning collection of stories from the author of the modern children's classic Skellig - winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children's Book Award. David Almond is also winner of the 2010 Hans Christian Andersen award.

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $3.28

  His first novel, Skellig won David Almond critical acclaim and several awards. His second and third books, Kit's Wilderness and Heaven Eyes , established him as an author of unique insight and skill. In Counting Stars , he tackles the themes common to his work - joy, darkness, love, death and identity - with exquisite sensitivity and tenderness. David's childhood in the north of England was the inspiration for much of his work, and in these beautiful stories he creates a tangible picture of growing up in a large Catholic family. But the sense of mystery and wonderment we have come to expect from David is also present, and it is fascinating to see the kernels of his novels revealed. It is a must-read for Almond fans everywhere.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2000

  $3.28

  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.