The Color of the Sun

dreamlike · mysterious · poetic · thought-provoking

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What is The Color of the Sun about?

Weeks after his father’s death, Davie leaves home on a hot summer morning in his Tyneside town. When news spreads that a boy has been murdered, fear and suspicion fill the streets. Davie instead follows a path towards the sunlit hill, where strange encounters and vivid visions blur the boundary between the real and the imagined. As the day unfolds, he confronts grief, discovers unexpected beauty and begins to see the world—and himself—with renewed wonder.

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.