ABOUT THIS BOOK

With stories that shimmer and vibrate in the bright heat of memory, David Almond creates a glowing mosaic of his life growing up in a large, loving Catholic family. He tenderly portrays those moments of awakening that carry a boy’s imagination far from the comforts and limits of his crowded home to the infinity of the star-studded universe. Here are the kernels of his novels—hope and fear, darkness and light, the bonds of ignorance and the healing power of love—in stories suffused with joy and an endless sense of wonder at the power of the imagination and the resilience of the human heart.


REVIEWS

“In this evocative collection of autobiographical vignettes, Almond’s writing exudes the same haunting mood that characterizes his novels.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred

“A collection of affectionate and insightful stories.”—The New York Times Book Review

“A captivating portrait of Almond the child, whose life experiences helped produce Almond the writer and his eloquent body of literature.”—School Library Journal


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

David Almond’s first novel, Skellig, was named a Printz Honor Book, followed by Kit’s Wilderness, which won the Printz Award. He is also the author of Heaven Eyes and Secret Heart.


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