Town Is by the Sea
Kshs 1,650.00
While a young boy enjoys a summer’s day, his thoughts constantly return to his father, who is digging for coal deep under the sea. ‘An atmospheric, haunting story’ – The BooksellerStunning illustrations by Sydney Smith, the award-winning illustrator of Footpath Flowers, show the striking contrast between a sparkling seaside day and the darkness underground where the miners dig. This beautifully understated and haunting story brings a piece of mining history to life.
The ever-present ocean and inevitable pattern of life in a mining town will enthral children and move adult readers, as a young boy wakes up to the sound of the sea, visits his grandfather’s grave after lunch and comes home to a cosy dinner with his family, but all the while his mind strays to his father digging for coal deep down under the sea.
- Classifications: Picture storybooks
- Readership:Children Juvenile
- Format: Paperback softback 52 pages
ISBN : 9781406378863
Published : 5 Apr 2018
Author : Joanne Schwartz
Main Material : Paperback softback
Publisher : Walker Books Ltd
Size : 210 x 281 x 4 (mm)
Weight : 230g
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