"An atmospheric, haunting story" - The Bookseller
Stunning 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.
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"An atmospheric, haunting story" - The Bookseller
Stunning 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.
Imprint | Walker Books Ltd |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | March 2018 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
Authors | Joanne Schwartz |
Illustrators | Sydney Smith |
Dimensions | 210 x 281 x 3mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 52 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4063-7886-3 |
Barcode | 9781406378863 |
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LSN | 1-4063-7886-0 |