Author: David Almond
Title: Sleepless Nights; a Kind of Heaven;
Description: Tyne and Wear; London, Iron Press; Hodder's Children Books , 1985. First edition. Paperback. A bright series of critically acclaimed short story collections for young adults, from British author of 'Skellig', David Almond. The first editions, first printings of these four works. Including two signed copies, 'A Kind of Heaven' and 'Wild Girl, Wild Boy&apos. Both signed by the author to the title page. Bound in the publisher's original paperbacks. David Almond is best known for his debut novel, 'Skellig' (1998), which won the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year.He draws much of his inspiration for his stories from his own childhood growing up in a small steep town in Tyne and Wear, drawing upon the ancient coal mines, strange shops, and unexpected events of his life and family. 'Sleepless Nights' (1985) - A very scarce first edition of Almond's first publication, a collection of short stories drawn deeply from his own childhood, exploring themes of children yearning for the secrets of adulthood.'A Kind of Heaven' (1997) - A signed copy. Almond's second collection of short, vivid, and powerful short stories, with settings such as wild Northumbrian beaches, abandoned Tyneside quays, and housing estates. 'Wild Girl, Wild Boy' (2002) - A signed copy. This play follows Elaine Grew, a brave and trouble girl who skips school and spends her days exploring the overgrown wilderness in her late dad's allotment. 'Where Your Wings Were' (2002)- Concerning the people he grew up with, their hopes and fears, and merging memories and dreams of his childhood. All in the publisher's original paperback. Externally, lovely, with minimal signs of wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .

Keywords: David Almond Modern Fiction Short Stories Young Adult Modern Fiction None


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