<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"David Almond is critically acclaimed as one of the most innovative authors writing for children and young people today. This collection of original essays by international leaders in children's literature criticism provides a theoretically-informed overview of his work as well as a fresh analysis of individual texts"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>David Almond is one of the most exciting and innovative authors writing for children and young people today. Since the publication of his award-winning first book, <i>Skellig</i> (1998), his novels have pushed the boundaries of children's literature and magical realism. <p/>This vibrant collection of original essays by leading international children's literature scholars and researchers provides a theoretically-informed overview of Almond's novels and fresh analysis of individual texts. Exploring broad themes such as philosophy, theology and cognitive science, the volume also introduces new concepts such as mystical realism, literary Catholicism and radical landscape.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>'A stellar academic cast does full justice to a writer who has pushed the boundaries of children's literature and magical /mystical realism. David Almond's books show a formidable and continuously lively intelligence, and the critics match his range of thought and his lucidity and clarity: an admirable, ground-breaking collection which probes Almond's unique intersection of religion, mysticism, philosophy and realism in a specific cultural context.' Peter Hunt, Professor Emeritus, Cardiff University, UK"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Rosemary Ross Johnston is Director of the International Centre for Youth Futures at the University of Technology Sydney, Australia, and is Director of the International Centre for Youth Futures.<br>Rosemary Ross Johnston is Director of the International Centre for Youth Futures at the University of Technology Sydney, Australia, and is Director of the International Centre for Youth Futures.</p>
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