Half a Creature from the Sea: A Life in Stories

Half a Creature from the Sea: A Life in Stories

Master storyteller David Almond presents a beautiful collection of short fiction, interwoven with pieces that illuminate the inspiration behind the stories.

May Malone is said to have a monster in her house, but what Norman finds there may just be the angel he needs. Joe Quinnâ€™s house is noisy with poltergeists, or could it be Davieâ€™s raging causing the disturbance? Fragile Annie learns the truth about herself in a photograph taken by a traveling man near the sea. Set in the northern English Tyneside country of the authorâ€™s childhood, these eight short stories by the incomparable David Almond evoke gritty realities and ineffable longings, experiences both ordinary and magical. In autobiographical preludes to each story, the writer shows how all things can be turned into tales, reflecting on a time of wonder, tenderness, and joy.
Country USA
Brand Candlewick Press
Manufacturer Candlewick
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2015-09-22
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780763678777

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