A young girl is trafficked into sexual slavery in Nepal, and her journey to survive and find freedom is a harrowing and powerful story.
Author
David Almond
23 books in the catalog
David Almond has 23 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly magical realism, fantasy and coming-of-age. The titles we've reviewed span 1998 to 2018.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 9–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
A young girl named Star lives in a village near a mysterious dam, experiencing a strange and transformative event.
A young boy in London discovers a mysterious connection to a hidden world and a strange creature named Angelino.
Harry Miller, a young boy, grapples with the disappearance of his friend and the secrets surrounding it in a coastal town.
A young girl named Lena lives in a seaside town and grapples with family secrets and the mysteries of the past.
A lonely girl finds a magical connection to a mythical being, exploring themes of friendship, loss, and the power of music.
This novel explores the interconnected lives and primal instincts of four animal archetypes: mouse, bird, snake, and wolf.
A young girl named Mina experiences a profound connection with nature and the spirit world, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and imagination.
A young boy named Slog befriends a mysterious creature and learns about life, death, and the power of stories.
This collection features short stories by David Almond that celebrate human rights and explore themes of justice and empathy.
A young boy named Raven summer experiences a strange and transformative summer in a coastal village.
A young boy named David experiences the harsh realities of life and death in a rural setting.
Two brothers spend a summer in the countryside, encountering mysterious events and a hidden world that challenges their perceptions of reality.
When his dad transforms into a bird, a young boy named Billy must help him return to normal.
A collection of two plays exploring themes of childhood, imagination, and the complexities of human connection.
A young boy named Joe discovers a mysterious lump of clay that seems to have a life of its own.
A young boy named Joe lives in a northern English town and discovers he can breathe fire, leading to a unique friendship with a girl named Keely.
A young boy named Billy faces his fears and discovers his potential when he swims with piranhas in a remote village.
A lonely boy named Joe embarks on a magical journey to bring the moon closer to his village.
A boy named Billy discovers a hidden world of stars and dreams, where he learns about the vastness of the universe and his place in it.
A young girl named Heaven lives in a harsh urban environment and possesses a unique gift.
A young girl named Kit discovers a hidden world and a mysterious connection to the past in her new town.
A young boy discovers a mysterious, injured creature in his garage, leading to a profound and unusual friendship.
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