 First edition | |
| Author | David Almond |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult fiction, anthology |
| Published | 2000 (Hodder Children's Books) |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 182 |
| ISBN | 9780340784792 |
| OCLC | 51094402 |
Counting Stars is a 2000 anthology by David Almond. It is a collection of eighteen semi-autobiographical stories from Almond's childhood in North East England.
A Booktrust review of Counting Stars wrote "This evocative collection of short stories gives a clear insight into the experiences which lie behind David Almond's novels..". [1] A starred review by Publishers Weekly called it an "evocative collection of autobiographical vignettes", [2] and Kirkus Reviews concluded "Some of his experiences are shocking, some uplifting, obliquely amusing, even magical; this is not light or easy reading, but few who tackle it will come away unmoved." [3]
Booklist wrote "As with his other books, some of Almond's best writing combines the fragile and the grotesque, especially in the exquisite stories about the coming of the circus and the carnival." [4] and the School Library Journal although finding "The chronological and cultural gap that separates Almond's youth from that of modern children is so palpable in these stories that many readers will feel overwhelmed and perhaps even discouraged." concluded "Tenacious ones, however, will be rewarded with a captivating portrait of Almond the child, whose life experiences helped produce Almond the writer and his eloquent body of literature." [4]
Counting Stars has also been reviewed by the Horn Book , [5] and Voice of Youth Advocates . [5]
Kate, the Cat and the Moon is a 2004 Children's picture book by David Almond and Stephen Lambert. It is about a girl, Kate, and her nighttime adventures with a feline companion when she transforms into a cat.
The Savage is a 2008 graphic novel by David Almond. It is about a boy called Blue who, to cope with his father's death starts drawing and writing a comic book story about a wild boy living in the woods..
Slog's Dad is a 2006 short story by David Almond and is about a boy called Slog who, sees a man he believes is his father returned from death to visit him. It was originally published in a collection of short stories and subsequently released, in 2010, as a stand-alone graphic novel illustrated by Dave McKean.
My Dad's a Birdman is a 2007 children's illustrated novel by David Almond. It is about a girl, Lizzie, who finds herself looking after her dad, Jackie, after the death of her mother, and his dreams of competing in "The Great Human Bird Competition".
The Boy Who Climbed Into the Moon is a 2010 children's novel by David Almond, illustrated by Polly Dunbar. It is about a boy, Paul, who wants to touch the sky; he climbs a ladder to the Moon and goes inside.
The True Tale of the Monster Billy Dean telt by hisself is a 2011 story by David Almond. It was released simultaneously in young adult (Puffin) and adult editions (Penguin), and was Almond's first adult novel. It is about a boy, Paul, who is imprisoned by his parents until the age of thirteen and on his freedom is treated as a messiah.
Secret Heart is a 2001 story by David Almond. It is about a boy, Joe, and his involvement with a circus.
My Name Is Mina is a 2010 children's novel by David Almond. It is a prequel to Skellig and is about Mina, a homeschooled girl who lives across the road from the house that Michael's family moves into at the beginning of Skellig. The novel takes the form of a stream of consciousness journal. It is written in a way that shows us Mina's opinions.
Jackdaw Summer is a 2008 book by David Almond. It is about two boys, Liam and Max, who, on following a jackdaw, find an abandoned baby.
The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas is a 2012 book by David Almond. It is about a boy, Stanley, who runs away from home and joins the circus.
Mouse Bird Snake Wolf is a 2013 graphic novel, written by David Almond and illustrated by David McKean. It is about three children who create animals from inanimate objects.
A Song for Ella Grey is a 2014 young adult novel, written by David Almond and illustrated by Karen Radford. It is based on the legend, Orpheus and Eurydice.
The Tightrope Walkers is a 2014 novel written by David Almond and is Almond's second adult novel. It is about Dominic Hall growing up in 1960s North East England. A young adult version was released in America in 2015.
Beetle Boy is a 2016 middle grade novel written by M. G. Leonard, illustrated by Júlia Sardà, and published by The Chicken House and Scholastic.
Owl Babies is a 1992 book by Martin Waddell and illustrated by Patrick Benson. It is about three owlets that wake up one night to find their mother gone. The trio worry about her absence, but are then elated when she returns from her night flight.
Solomon Crocodile is a 2011 picture book by Catherine Rayner. It is about a mischievous crocodile called Solomon who wants to play with various birds and animals but just annoys them until he finally meets another playful crocodile.
Stripes of the Sidestep Wolf is a 1999 young adult novel by Sonya Hartnett. It is about a young man, Satchel, living in a declining Tasmanian town and his encounter with a wild animal that may be a Thylacine.
The Dragonsitter is a 2012 children novella by Josh Lacey. It is about a young boy, Edward, and the problems he and his family experience while looking after a pet dragon for a week.
I Spy With My Little Eye... is a 2011 children's picture book by Edward Gibbs. It is based on the I spy game with the reader being given written and visual clues about an animal on the initial double page and the answer with a picture of the animal on the following double page.
Mr. Pusskins is a 2006 Children's picture book by Sam Lloyd. It is about a pampered cat called Mr. Pusskins who craves adventure but, after experiencing such an escapade, realises how fortunate his life is.
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