Books

Puppet

Puppet

David Almond

Illustrated by Lizzy Stewart

From Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning author David Almond comes a heartwarming story that shows anything is possible with imagination and trust. What should a puppet master do when he’s old …

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A Way to the Stars

David Almond

Illustrated by Gill Smith

An enchanting and heart-warming story between a father and son, that will make you want to reach for stars. Joe wants to find a way to the stars. With the …

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Kevin and the Blackbirds

Kevin and the Blackbirds

David Almond

Illustrated by P.J. Lynch

A heartfelt retelling of an ancient Irish tale by a master storyteller, paired with the extraordinary style of an award-winning illustrator. When young Kevin is sent to a monastery to …

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The Falling Boy

The Falling Boy

David Almond

The Falling Boy. He could be anyone. He could be you. From the bestselling, award-winning author of Skellig comes a heartfelt, unforgettable story perfect for readers of Michael Morpurgo and The Final Year. Nothing …

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Skellig, 25th Anniversary Edition

Skellig

David Almond

Illustrated by Tom de Freston

The bestselling story about love, loss and hope that launched David Almond as one of the best children’s writers of today. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children’s …

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Island book cover

Island

David Almond

Illustrated by David Litchfield

Love, death, hope … the island will change their lives forever. From the bestselling David Almond, author of SKELLIG, and now with fantastic illustrations by the award-winning David Litchfield. Louise …

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Annie Lumsden, the Girl From the Sea

Annie Lumsden, the Girl from the Sea

David Almond

A magical story about finding your identity from one of the most acclaimed storytellers of his generation, richly illustrated in full colour by an internationally renowned artist. My mother says …

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Paper Boat, Paper Bird book cover with girl floating down Japanese river in a paper boat

Paper Boat, Paper Bird

David Almond

Illustrated by Kirsti Beautyman

A stunning new story from the bestselling, prize-winning David Almond, unfolding the magic of the everyday. Mina, from the unforgettable Skellig and My Name is Mina, journeys to Japan and discovers the wonders of …

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Brand New Boy

Brand New Boy

David Almond

Illustrated by Marta Altés

“Mam, did you think George was,” I say, “a bit … weird?” “Weird? Yes, I suppose so. But you kids are all a bit weird if you ask me. And …

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Bone Music

David Almond

From the bestselling, award-winning David Almond comes a book of hope and joy: under a boundless starry sky, the unforgettable Sylvia Carr finds out what it means to be brave. …

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War is Over book cover

War is Over

David Almond

From the bestselling, award-winning author of SKELLIG comes a vivid and moving story, beautifully illustrated, written to commemorate the hundred-year anniversary of the end of the First World  War. “I …

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The Colour of the Sun book cover

The Colour of the Sun

David Almond

This is a moving, funny and inspirational novel from the bestselling author of Skellig. *Shortlisted for the 2018 Costa Book Awards.* “The day is long, the world is wide, you’re young …

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