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Bobby Burns knows he’s a lucky lad. Growing up in sleepy Keely Bay, Bobby is exposed to all manner of wondrous things: stars reflecting off the icy sea, a friend that can heal injured fawns with her dreams, a man who can eat fire. But darkness seems to be approaching Bobby’s life from all... read more
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First Sentence edit
It all starts on the day I met McNulty.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 983 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
Preceded by The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and followed by Private Peaceful.
Authors & Contributors edit
- David Almond (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Children's Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 0340773820
Page Count: 256
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Children's Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 0340773820
Page Count: 256
Awards edit
- Whitbread Book Award (2003: Children's Book)
- Guardian Award (Finalist, 2003, Shortlist)
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