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Town Is by the Sea

Town Is by the Sea

Published: 5 Apr 2018

Paperback / softback, 52 pages

Recommended for age 7+ and 9+

By Joanne Schwartz

Illustrated by Sydney Smith

Published by Walker Books Ltd

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While a young boy enjoys a summer's day, his thoughts constantly return to his father, who is digging for coal deep under the sea. "An atmospheric, haunting story" - The BooksellerStunning illustrations by Sydney Smith, the award-winning illustrator of Footpath Flowers, show the striking contrast between a sparkling seaside day and the darkness underground where the miners dig. This beautifully understated and haunting story brings a piece of mining history to life.

The ever-present ocean and inevitable pattern of life in a mining town will enthral children and move adult readers, as a young boy wakes up to the sound of the sea, visits his grandfather's grave after lunch and comes home to a cosy dinner with his family, but all the while his mind strays to his father digging for coal deep down under the sea.

Tagged seaside and coasts

Read our review on justimagine.co.uk