Summary
David Almond: Savage
Illustrator: Dave Mckean
A graphic novel woven into a powerful story for all ages, with Dave McKean's visual skill in illustrations, comics and vignettes woven into this unique work. Blue Baker writes a story - not one about wizards and fairies and they lived happily ever after - a real story, about blood and tears and adventure, because real life is just that. At least it is for Blue because his dad died and Hopper, the neighborhood bully, started taunting him and the other neighborhood kids. But his story has a life of its own—strange, savage, and magically dark—and when the savage visits Hopper one night, Blue begins to realize just how thin and blurry the line is between him and the savage. "A gritty and daring tale of violence, written by a superb author and illustrated in graphic novel style by an artist at the height of his career." – Classic FM "A remarkable story." - The Times "A very moving and skilfully crafted story about how wounds slowly heal and grief fades." The story is well supported by great illustrations, design and superb production." – Irish Times "Horrifying!” – Klub Kraze "Embodiment of raw emotions, unleashed and liberated." - Kirkus Reviews The book alternates between comic strips and illustrated novel pages.
Biblos Newsletter
New titles, special copies and quiet recommendations from the antiquarian bookshop.