Half a Creature from the Sea: A Life in Stories
Written by David Almond
Narrated by Richard Halverson
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About this audiobook
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 man near the sea. Set in the northern English Tyneside country of the author's childhood, these eight short stories by the incomparable David Almond evoke gritty realities and ineffable longings, experiences both ordinary and magical. In autobiographical preludes to each story, the writer shows how all things can be turned into tales, reflecting on a time of wonder, tenderness, and joy.
David Almond
David Almond is an experienced author who specializes in paranormal fiction. The recipient of a Hans Christian Andersen Award, a Carnegie Medal, and a Michael L. Printz Award, he currently resides in England.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A “monster” chained in May Malone’s house is not what it seems; God visits a friend’s garden; a bullied child commits the ultimate sin; a girl named Annie knows she is truly a mermaid, and has a picture to prove it--set in gritty northern England, David Almond’s eight short stories are about the improbable, the beautiful, and the mysterious. Each story includes an introductory note that details the origins of the story and its impact on Almond. While these tales are mostly autobiographical, elements of magic, mysticism, and mindfulness are laced throughout.VERDICT: A unique contribution to the rather small genre of young adult short stories, Almond delivers eight realistically magical vignettes for niche readers. (Reviewed for SLJ)