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Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes
Age Range: 11-14
Related Book: The Falling Boy
From the award-winning author of Skellig comes a new story of hope, friendship and conquering your fears.
Nothing is the same this summer. With Joff’s father ill and his mother working, he can’t wait to escape each day, but when his adventures take him to the Chapel of Doom, he uncovers something unexpected, something truly magical.
This timeless coming-of-age story is supported by curriculum-linked activities and display materials.
Themes: Coming of age | Back to school | Family | Illness
Topic: English, Life changes, Modern Classic
Related Book: Skellig: the 25th anniversary illustrated edition
David Almond’s timeless classic Skellig about love, loss and hope, now available in a stunning 25th anniversary edition featuring illustrations by Tom de Freston.
Discussion questions also available.
Topic: English, Life changes, Modern Classic
Related Book: Skellig: the 25th anniversary illustrated edition
David Almond’s timeless classic Skellig about love, loss and hope, now available in a stunning 25th anniversary edition featuring illustrations by Tom de Freston. These discussion questions also contain links to other available teaching resources.
Themes: Family | Grief | New beginning | Friendship | Siblings
Display poster also available.
Topic: English, Life changes
Related Book: Paper Boat, Paper Bird
Book Creator: Kirsti Beautyman
Journey to Japan and discover the magic of the everyday.
This beautiful book by David Almond, the bestselling author of Skellig and My Name is Mina, is illustrated throughout in black and orange by Kirsti Beautyman.
Themes: Travel | Culture | Art | Friendships
Topic: English
Related Book: Island
Book Creator: David Litchfield
Island: Love, death, hope … the island will change their lives forever. From the bestselling David Almond, author of SKELLIG, and now with fantastic illustrations by the award-winning David Litchfield.
Themes: Love | Hope | Friendship
Topic: English, Growing up
Related Book: Bone Music
A timely and original masterpiece that explores the connections between the past and the present, between civilisation and wilderness. From David Almond, the multi award-winning author of Skellig and one of this generation’s finest storytellers.
