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Children's, Age 9-12

Paper Boat, Paper Bird

David Almond (author), Kirsti Beautyman (illustrator)

Hardback Published on: 04/08/2022

£9.99

3 reviews

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Synopsis

A stunning new story from the bestselling, prize-winning David Almond, unfolding the magic of the everyday. Mina, from the unforgettable Skellig and My Name is Mina, journeys to Japan and discovers the wonders of the world around her.

Kyoto, Japan. Mina is on a bus. Everything is strange and beautiful.

Mina watches as a woman folds a piece of paper into an origami boat, then floats it over to her.

As Mina discovers the magic of origami, her eyes are opened to the wonders of the real city around her.

Unfold the magic of the everyday, on a journey with one of the world's best-loved authors - with stunning illustrations from Kirsti Beautyman in black and orange throughout.

Publisher information

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
ISBN: 9781444963274
Number of pages: 112
Dimensions: 204 x 136 x 16 mm
Interest age: From 10 years
Weight: 300g
Languages: English

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A beautiful new story from the bestselling, prize-winning author David Almond. He cleverly writes whilst exploring the magic of the everyday, we so often miss out on, unseen due to our busyness.

Paper Boat Paper Bird By David Almond Published by Hodder Children’s books A beautiful new story from the bestselling, prize-winning author David Almond.... READ MORE

Joanne Bardgett

A favourite

I originally requested this book on NetGalley last year when it was due out in hardback. I didn't get around to reading it as my TBR pile was so big. Howev... READ MORE

Busy Busy Learning

Beautiful

David Almond's books are always full of everyday magic and this is no exception. Here we meet Mina of My Name is Mina and Skellig but this is a Mina for yo... READ MORE

Katy Wheatley