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The Savage by David Almond
16.95 AUD
Category: Childrens
This is a uniquely presented, touching tale of grief, solace and hope from a master of contemporary storytelling and a visionary artist. Imagine you wrote a story and that story came true. This is exactly what happens to Blue Baker when he writes about a savage living alone in the woods near his home. A ...Show more
The Tale of Angelino Brown by David Almond
16.99 AUD
Category: Childrens
In this hilarious yet touching story from the masterful, award-winning author of "Skellig, " life takes a surprising turn after a bus driver finds a tiny boy angel in his pocket. Illustrations.
The Tale of Angelino Brown by David Almond
19.99 AUD
Category: Childrens | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11
A warm and witty tale from a master storyteller, author of Carnegie Medal-winning Skellig and internationally bestseller The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas Bert and Betty Brown have got themselves a little angel. Bert found him in his top pocket when he was driving his bus. Bert and Betty’s friends think h ...Show more
The Tightrope Walkers by David Almond
22.99 AUD
Category: Fiction
'I was born in a hovel on the banks of the Tyne...'. Dominic Hall grows up in the sixties on a brand-new estate, along with the other families who escaped the river. But the Tyne is still an overwhelming presence, and most of the fathers work in the shipyards. Dom is torn between his new mates: Holly St ...Show more
The Woman Who Turned Children into Birds by David Almond
27.99 AUD
Category: Picture Books
Master storyteller David Almond's whimsical story about freedom, imagination, and daring all but soars off the page, paired with exquisite paintings by Laura Carlin. "Go on. Be happy. Off you fly!" A charming tale from a beloved storyteller and award-winning illustrator urges readers of all ages to ...Show more
War Is Over by David Almond; David Litchfield (Illustrator)
18.99 AUD
Category: Childrens
Transcending its time and period, this moving and lyrical story, beautifully illustrated, explores the fear and hope of children in time of war. I am just a child. How can I be at war? It's 1918, and war is everywhere. John's father is fighting in the trenches far away in France, while his mother works ...Show more
War Is Over (HB) by David Almond
24.99 AUD
Category: Childrens
From the bestselling, award-winning author of SKELLIG comes a vivid and moving story, beautifully illustrated, which commemorates the hundred-year anniversary of the end of the First World War. "I am just a child," says John. "How can I be at war?" It's 1918, and war is everywhere. John's dad is fight ...Show more