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Almond, David

Half a Creature from the Sea: A Life in Stories

225 pp. | Candlewick | September, 2015 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7636-7877-7 $16.99
(3) YA Illustrated by Eleanor Taylor. Set amid the gritty northern England of Almond's own childhood, eight short stories elegantly dance along the line between reality and fantasy, featuring monsters, mermaids, angels, ghosts, and God. Taylor's illustrations help add depth, as do the interstitial author's notes offering glimpses into each story's autobiographical roots and other inspirations. Likely to appeal to aspiring writers and fans of The Tightrope Walkers.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl

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