Awards
- Winner of Carnegie Medal 1998
- Winner of Carnegie Medal 1998.
Overview
David Almond’s Printz Honor–winning novel celebrates its 10th anniversary! Ten-year-old Michael was looking forward to moving into a new house. But now his baby sister is ill, his parents are frantic, and Doctor Death has come to call. Michael feels helpless. Then he steps into the crumbling garage. . . . What is this thing beneath the spiders' webs and dead flies? A human being, or a strange kind of beast never before seen? The only person Michael can confide in is his new friend, Mina. Together, they carry the creature out into the light, and Michael's world changes forever. . . .
Full Product Details
Author: David Almond
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Dimensions:
Width: 14.30cm
, Height: 2.90cm
, Length: 22.30cm
Weight: 0.448kg
ISBN: 9781444919837
ISBN 10: 1444919830
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 05 September 2013
Recommended Age: From 10 to 13 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
A modern classic and this edition is one to treasure. tBk Mag This mystical novel is an ideal read for early teens, whilst also gripping adults alike. Vantage
Lyrical, innovative and unforgettably moving. Sunday Express (Cressida Cowell) A modern classic and this edition is one to treasure. tBk Mag This mystical novel is an ideal read for early teens, whilst also gripping adults alike. Vantage
A modern classic and this edition is one to treasure. -- tBk Mag 20131001 This mystical novel is an ideal read for early teens, whilst also gripping adults alike. -- Vantage 20131001
Author Information
Author Website: http://www.davidalmond.com
David Almond is twice winner of the Whitbread Children's Book Award. His first novel, SKELLIG, won the Whitbread Children's Award and the Carnegie Medal and was made into a feature-length film on Sky1. His second, KIT'S WILDERNESS, won the Smarties Award Silver Medal, was Highly Commended for the Carnegie Medal, and shortlisted for the Guardian Award. THE FIRE-EATERS won the Whitbread, the Smarties Gold Award and was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, and CLAY, was shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award, and the Carnegie Medal. My Name is Mina, has been shortlisted for the 2012 Carnegie Medal. David has also won the 2010 Hans Christian Andersen Award for his lasting contribution to children's literature and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative children's authors writing today. His books are bestsellers all over the world. He lives with his family in Northumberland. www.davidalmond.com
