A Song for Ella Grey

by David Almond

Book Overview

Written in lyrical prose, this novel for fans of epic romances and mythology retellings explores themes of love, loss, fate, and destiny set against the dramatic and diverse backdrop of Northern England. David Almond, recipient of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award, a Printz Honor for Skellig, and the Printz Award for Kit's Wilderness, has crafted an enchanting modern take on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Claire and Ella and their friends...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553533592
• ISBN13: 9780553533590
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Delacorte Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.6" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

A beautiful and haunting read

I read this in one sitting, it was that good. I felt the writing was beautifully done and kept me turning the pages, even when nothing particularly exciting was happening. There’s a section of the book told by Odysseus in a creative way that really set the atmosphere. This is one of my new favorite books, and I’m going to read this over and over in the future.