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The Falling Boy
- Author
- David Almond
- Narrator
- David Almond
- Publisher
- Hachette Children's Group
- Publish Date
- 12 September 2024
- Run Time
- 3 hours 44 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
Nothing is the same for Joff this summer. His dad is sick, his mum is working, there's a new kid in town. The days are long and hot, and change is in the air.
With his dog, Jet, Joff explores. The Chapel of Doom is always there, ancient and crumbling, with its warning signs and the legend of the Falling Boy.
But Joff isn't going to go past those signs ... is he?
Intense and compelling, this is a brilliant new story from the award-winning author of the bestselling Skellig.
Critics Review
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Another middle grade gem full of warmth, wisdom, and an exquisite blend of real life and fantasy
The Lancashire Evening Post
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A fascinating exploration of curiosity, childhood summers, family & friendships
Armadillo Magazine
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Details
- Author
- David Almond
- Narrator
- David Almond
- Duration
- 3 hours 44 minutes
- Release Date
- 12 September 2024
- ISBN
- 9781444970609
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hachette Children's Group
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Cancer, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ancient religions, Mythology and legends
Synopsis
From David Almond, a 'master storyteller' IndependentNothing is the same for Joff this summer. His dad is sick, his mum is working, there's a new kid in town. The days are long and hot, and change is in the air. With his dog, Jet, Joff explores. The Chapel of Doom is always there, ancient and crumbling, with its warning signs and the legend of the Falling Boy. But Joff isn't going to go past those signs ... is he? Intense and compelling, this is a brilliant new story from the award-winning author of the bestselling Skellig.
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