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13%OFFDave McKean David Almond - The Savage - 9781406319859 - 9781406319859
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The Savage

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Description for The Savage paperback. A uniquely presented, touching tale of grief, solace and hope from a master of contemporary storytelling and a visionary artist. Illustrator(s): McKean, Dave. Num Pages: 80 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AH; YFA. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 249 x 163 x 7. Weight in Grams: 212.

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. After his dad’s death, Blue finds comfort in dreaming of a wild kid who survives on a diet of berries and the occasional hapless passer-by. But when the savage pays a night-time visit to the local bully, boundaries become blurred and Blue begins to wonder where he ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Walker Books
Condition
New
Number of Pages
80
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781406319859
SKU
9781406319859
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-10

About Dave McKean David Almond
David Almond is the acclaimed author of Skellig, winner of the Whitbread Children's Award and the Carnegie Medal; Kit's Wilderness, winner of the Smarties Award Silver Medal, Highly Commended for the Carnegie Medal, and shortlisted for the Guardian Award; and The Fire-Eaters, winner of the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Gold Award and shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. He lives in ... Read more

Reviews for The Savage
This book grabs the reader from the first page.
Scotland on Sunday
Remarkable story.
The Times
This is an extremely touching and cleverly conceived story within a story of how wounds can gradually heal and sadness fade: it is excellently served by its design, layout and high production values.
The Irish Times

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