Half a Creature from the Sea: A Life in Stories

by David Almond

Book Overview

Master storyteller David Almond presents a beautiful collection of short fiction, interwoven with pieces that illuminate the inspiration behind the stories. May Malone is said to have a monster in her house, but what Norman finds there may just be the angel he needs. Joe Quinn's house is noisy with poltergeists, or could it be Davie's raging causing the disturbance? Fragile Annie learns the truth about herself in a photograph taken by a traveling...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763678775
• ISBN13: 9780763678777
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.9" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher