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"David Almond is the acclaimed author of many award-winning novels for children such as Skellig, Kit's Wilderness and My Name Is Mina, and has collaborated with artists Polly Dunbar, Dave McKean and Oliver Jeffers on fiction for younger readers. David's books sell all over the world, and in 2011 he was the recipient of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. In 2021, David was awarded the OBE for Services to Literature. For more info visit: www.davidalmond.com Whilst working initially as a primary teacher, then within community arts and theatre, Gill Smith pursued illustration and achieved an MA with distinction in Children’s Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. She was shortlisted for the Batsford Illustration prize and a winner of international competition, ""Picture This"". She illustrated Maria's Island, a retelling of Victoria Hislop's bestselling book, The Island, reimagined for children."
If you want a story to show resilience, then this A Way to the Stars is the go-to book! * ReadingZone * A Way to the Stars is a magical and uplifting tale of imagination, perseverance and connection. The narrative itself is simple and easy to follow but the true message that shines through is one that will touch all fathers who read. * ReadingZone * I love the way in which Gill Smith’s colour palette moves from the warm autumnal hues of the opening spreads to the midnight blues of the skyscapes towards the end of the story. A truly uplifting tale of resilience. * Red Reading Hub * There aren’t enough books celebrating the relationship between fathers and sons, so this magical story… is a very welcome addition… Gently funny, emotionally warm, this is a reminder of how important the bond between parent and child can be. * Daily Mail *
