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Paper Boat, Paper Bird

By David Almond

Adjectives

poetic enchanting contemplative illustrated

Genres

Fantasy Friendship/Family Art

What is Paper Boat, Paper Bird about?

During a visit to Kyoto, Japan, Mina receives an origami boat and bird from a kind stranger. Inspired, she crafts her own paper creations, writing messages of friendship on them. As she releases them into the world, they connect her to a Japanese boy named Miyako, highlighting the magic of small gestures and the bonds they can create.

About the author

David Almond is a much-loved British author known for his magical and thoughtful stories. His famous book 'Skellig' has won many awards and is enjoyed by children all over the world. David grew up in the north of England and loves writing about imagination, friendship, and the wonders of the everyday world.

Pages

79 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Edition published

2023

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