Counting Stars - Brossura

Almond, David

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0340784806 ISBN 13: 9780340784808

Casa editrice: Hodder Children's Books, 2001

Riassunto

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. A must-read for Almond fans everywhere.

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Recensione:

Sparely written...this could well be Almond's best work yet. (The Independent)

He has the rare gift of being tender towards experience without either sentimentalising or indulging it; he knows that raw material must be worked on before it becomes art and he knows how to do it. (The Guardian)

A moving, perceptive collection that drifts back and forth over the shadowy border between fiction and autobiography, conjuring with brilliant clarity the elusive joys, sorrows and shames of childhood. (The Times)

Challenging and stunning. (The Bookseller)

It's a book to read and read again and, as the years pass, each new reading will reveal more truths (Lovereading4kids)

SKELLIG:
'Gripping, beautiful and brilliantly written ... everyone is raving about this unforgettable book.'

(Sunday Times)

KIT'S WILDERNESS
' ... this superb piece of lyrically-written fiction captivates teenagers and their parents alike.'

(The Guardian)

HEAVEN EYES
' ... surprising, perfect and mysterious all at once ... Heaven Eyes is full of satisfyingly surprising beauty.'

(The Times)

COUNTING STARS
' . . . a haunting and lyrical collection . . . intimate and personal . . . Full of emotion and sensitivity that are hard to match.'

(The Bookseller)

A collection of linked short stories from David Almond, a writer whose work is challenging and stunning. (The Bookseller, 15/9/00)

Descrizione del libro:

A superb collection of stories about family, growing up, love and loss, and the resilience of the human heart, inspired by the author's own life. A multi-layered selection, from one of today's outstanding writers.

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• Editore: Hodder Children's Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0340784806
• ISBN 13: 9780340784808
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 192