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The Boy, the Bird and the Coffin Maker (Paperback)
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The Boy, the Bird and the Coffin Maker (Paperback)
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Loot Price R182
Discovery Miles 1 820
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"This luminous tale of loss, love and finding family is threaded
through with the power of storytelling, and a touch of magic. 'A
giant of a little thing', as Alberto would say, The Boy, the Bird,
& the Coffin Maker reads like a classic." Kiran Millwood
Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars. Alberto lives alone
in the town of Allora, where fish fly out of the sea and the houses
shine like jewels. He is a coffin maker, spending his quiet,
solitary days creating the final resting places of Allora's people.
Until the day a mysterious boy and his magical bird arrive - flying
from danger and searching for a safe haven. Tito is fearful,
suspicious of kindness, but as the winter days grow colder and
darker, Alberto's home grows warmer and brighter. Can Tito and his
bird be sheltered from the town's prying eyes and the shadows of
their past? A story of life and death and of how hope can burn
bright in a place faded by sadness A gem of a read: heart-breaking
but ultimately life-affirming, it celebrates small acts of
gentleness and goodness. Inclusive, thoughtful and a proper
page-turner. The lyrical, fairytale-like tone of the writing and
the not-quite-real setting give the story a timeless quality and
the makings of a modern classic. This is Gabriel Garcia Marquez for
children. The magical realism of The Boy, the Bird, & the
Coffin Maker allows the author to tackle a difficult subject in an
accessible way, as Patrick Ness did in A Monster Calls. A stunning,
standout package: printed endpapers and charming full-page
illustrations in every chapter make this a beautiful gift
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