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Half a Creature from the Sea: A Life in Stories
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4 out of 5
Based on 510 Ratings and 94 Reviews

Book Description
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 lea... More
Book Information
PublisherCandlewick Press
BindingHardcover (11 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages240
ISBN-100763678775
ISBN-13978-0763678777
Publication Date09/22/2015
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About David Almond (Author) : David Almond is a published author and a narrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of David Almond include Skellig.
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About Eleanor Taylor (Illustrator) : Eleanor Taylor is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Eleanor Taylor include My Friend the Monster, Cha-Cha Chimps, Big Yang and Little Yin, and... more
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