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The Savage

By David Almond

Adjectives

haunting imaginative poignant unsettling

Genres

Graphic Novels Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

What is The Savage about?

After his father dies, Blue Baker escapes into a story about a wild boy who lives in the woods. The savage is fierce, lonely and strangely familiar, and Blue soon finds himself drawn deeper into the tale. When the creature steps out of the story and confronts Hopper, the cruel school bully, Blue’s imagination begins to merge with reality. As the boundary between boy and beast starts to disappear, Blue must face his grief, his anger and the untamed part of himself.

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

78 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

Edition published

2009

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