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Darra is an omen of unluck, a thirteenth child. To appease the dark god, Dond, and bring good fortune to her small island community, Darra must be sacrificed at age thirteen, by drowning. On the eve of her final birthday, Darra begins to dream of the twin brother she has watched from afar but never met, and dares to hope that she might escape her fate . . .
The scouring wind and remorseless waves which beat against Darra's island world are matched in Pam Smy's powerful, wild and emotive illustrations. The Ransom of Dond is our final story from Siobhan, and a book to be treasured.
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"Smy's illustrations depict the book's wild Celtic island setting . . . bringing rich draughtsmanship to Dowd's beautifully crafted creation." (Nicolette Jones Sunday Times - Children's Book of the Week)
"One of the most attractively produced works of junior fiction" (Robert Dunbar The Irish Times)
"Embraces the magic of myths, with animal transformations and transporting dreams. Movingly, it is above all about the power of a mother's love and how much anyone facing death would want to live." (Nicolette Jones Sunday Times)
"A riveting story which . . . raises questions about religion and highlights the dangers of ignorance. But equally, it is a tale of love and family, and their ability to conquer all . . . As a physical thing, it is a beautiful book. From the dustcover to the endpapers, it is a joy to hold." (Children's Books Ireland - Inis magazine)
"A fine example of perfect harmony between text and image." (Inis magazine)
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"One of the most attractively produced works of junior fiction" (Robert Dunbar The Irish Times)
"Embraces the magic of myths, with animal transformations and transporting dreams. Movingly, it is above all about the power of a mother's love and how much anyone facing death would want to live." (Nicolette Jones Sunday Times)
"A riveting story which . . . raises questions about religion and highlights the dangers of ignorance. But equally, it is a tale of love and family, and their ability to conquer all . . . As a physical thing, it is a beautiful book. From the dustcover to the endpapers, it is a joy to hold." (Children's Books Ireland - Inis magazine)
"A fine example of perfect harmony between text and image." (Inis magazine)
A haunting tale of love, fate and truth from acclaimed, multi award-winning author, Siobhan Dowd.
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- EditoreDavid Fickling Books (PB)
- Data di pubblicazione2099
- ISBN 10 1849921679
- ISBN 13 9781849921671
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine112
- Valutazione libreria
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