Island by David Almond - World Book Day 2017 - Young Adult - Paperback

Details:
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781444937176
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Age Range: 12+

Overview
Island is a hopeful, moving coming-of-age story from David Almond, the Carnegie Medal-winning author of Skellig. Written for World Book Day 2017, this compact paperback follows sixteen-year-old Louise as her quiet, familiar visits to the island of Lindisfarne are transformed by the arrival of a mysterious stranger. Themes of love, loss, identity and hope run through this beautifully told tale, making it a perfect introduction to Almond's acclaimed body of work for teen and young adult readers.

About the Book
Sixteen-year-old Louise travels with her father to the island of Lindisfarne every year, just as she always has - it's the place her late mother loved best of all. But everything changes with the arrival of Hassan, a refugee from war-torn Syria. Restless and yearning for independence, Louise finds herself drawn to the fiercely free and self-reliant Hassan, an acrobat who seems to know the island as though it were his home from birth - perhaps even a sorcerer, perhaps a source of danger. A wild gang of local boys wants him cast out, and as tensions rise, the forces of love, death and hope pull Louise and Hassan towards a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them - a world both cruel and compassionate. Written especially for World Book Day 2017, Island distils David Almond's trademark lyrical, mythic storytelling into a short, powerful read. It captures the wild beauty of Lindisfarne and the very real, contemporary resonance of displacement and belonging, offering young readers an accessible entry point into literary fiction that doesn't shy away from big questions. Fans of Skellig and A Song for Ella Grey will recognise Almond's gift for blending the everyday with the magical, and for treating teenage readers with honesty and respect. Compact, affordable and beautifully written, this edition is ideal for reluctant readers, book clubs, and anyone wanting a quick but genuinely rewarding read.

• Brand new World Book Day 2017 paperback edition
• Written by Carnegie Medal-winning author David Almond
• A short, accessible read ideal for teens and reluctant readers
• Explores timely themes of migration, identity and belonging
• Set on the atmospheric real-life island of Lindisfarne
• Great value gift for young adult and teen readers

About the Author
David Almond is a British author who has written acclaimed novels for children and young adults since 1998. He is one of only three UK writers to win the prestigious international Hans Christian Andersen Award. His debut novel, Skellig, won the Whitbread Children's Award and the Carnegie Medal, was adapted into a feature film, and was named one of the top ten Carnegie Medal-winning works for the award's 70th anniversary. Almond's other acclaimed titles include My Name is Mina, The Savage and A Song for Ella Grey, winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.

Why You'll Love This Island
A tender, lyrical coming-of-age story from a true master of young adult fiction, Island packs emotional depth, timely themes and beautiful writing into a short, satisfying read - perfect for teens and fans of Skellig alike.

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