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Town Is by the Sea

Author: Joanne Schwartz
SKU: 9781406378863

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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