The Color of the Sun, David Almond
The Color of the Sun, David Almond
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The Color of the Sun

Author: David Almond

Narrator: Richard Halverson

Unabridged: 3 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 09/24/2019

Synopsis

Award-winning author David Almond pens the dreamlike tale of a boy rediscovering joy and beauty within and around him, even amid sorrow.One hot summer morning, only weeks after his father’s death, Davie steps out his front door into the familiar streets of the Tyneside town that has always been his home. But this seemingly ordinary day takes on an air of mystery and tragedy as the residents learn that a boy has been killed. Despite the threat of a murderer on the loose, Davie turns away from the gossip and sets off toward the sunlit hill above town, where the real and imaginary worlds begin to blur around him. As he winds his way up the hillside, Davie sees things that seem impossible but feel utterly right, that renew his wonder and instill him with hope. Full of the intense excitement of growing up, David Almond’s tale leaves both the reader and Davie astonished at the world and eager to explore it.

About David Almond

David Almond is known worldwide for his novels for young people, including Skellig, Kit’s Wilderness, Heaven Eyes, The Fire-Eaters, and My Name Is Mina. He is the winner of a Carnegie Medal, a Michael L. Printz Award, and a Hans Christian Andersen Award. David Almond lives in Northumberland, England.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Charlotte on May 17, 2020

3.5 ⭐️ “Sometimes a memory or a dream is a fine place to be. And sometimes it can seem like everything is just a dream.” Ok, so first things first. Don’t listen to the synopsis. This book isn’t “dark and twisted”, it’s not even really a detective story. It’s a sweet, magical middle grade tale. It’s......more

Goodreads review by Fuzaila on August 09, 2019

Well, what do I say about this book? It was weird and meant well, but I couldn't enjoy it at all. Davie is searching for Zorro Craig who was suspected to have murdered a boy causing rift between two families who were already on opposite ends. His search takes him uphill and he encounters a lot many......more

Goodreads review by Les on August 22, 2018

I want to set my stall out, I love David Almond’s style of writing. Skellig is one of my top ten all time favourite stories thus far in my advanced years. Davie starts the day finding some toys from his younger years which, after a bit of reminiscing, he puts into his back pack with his sketchbook a......more

Goodreads review by Martin on June 09, 2018

This was the second Almond book that I have read, so I was already familiar with the author’s unique style of story-telling. Reader be warned, David Almond’s books are not for everyone. Do not expect a suspense laden plot and a neat ending. The book will leave you entranced and wondering while capt......more

Goodreads review by Esther on March 16, 2019

Een speciaal boek en leuk om een keer gelezen te hebben.......more

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