By David Almond (author)
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Nothing is the same for Joff this summer. His dad is sick, his mum is working, there's a new kid in town. The days are long and hot, and change is in the air. With his dog, Jet, Joff explores. The Chapel of Doom is always there, ancient and crumbling, with its warning signs and the legend of the Falling Boy. But Joff isn't going to go past those signs ... is he? Intense and compelling, this is a brilliant new story from the award-winning author of the bestselling Skellig .
From David Almond, a 'master storyteller' - Independent
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David Almond is the acclaimed author of many award-winning novels for children such as Skellig, Kit's Wilderness and My Name Is Min a, and has collaborated with artists Polly Dunbar, Dave McKean and Oliver Jeffers on fiction for younger readers. David's books sell all over the world, and in 2011 he was the recipient of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. He lives in Hexham, Northumberland.
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Julia Eccleshare on David Almond:
One of the best-loved and finest writers of today, David Almond made an immediate impact with Skellig, his first book. The moving story of a boy’s discovery of a strange creature in the shed which can be interpreted in many ways introduced some to the recurrent themes of David Almond’s writing. Infused with a touch of magic or the supernatural or ‘belief’, David Almond writes sensitively about the inner complexities of growing up. Much influenced by the landscape of Tyneside where he was brought up and still lives, David Almond’s books have a strong sense of place especially in titles such as Heaven’s Eyes, The Fire-Eater and Kit’s Wilderness. Although often clearly set in some particular time, there is a timeless quality to David Almond’s stories which give them enduring appeal.
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Nothing is the same for Joff this summer. His dad is sick, his mum is working, there's a new kid in town.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Falling Boy and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
The Falling Boy features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Adventure Stories, Stories about Family and Friends, PSHE: Health , Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Cancer, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ancient religions, Mythology and legends, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Illness and specific physical health conditions, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Physical and mental health conditions, World Religions, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
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The Falling Boy was written by David Almond and published by Hodder Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
The Falling Boy has 260 pages
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