My Name is Mina

The prequel to Skellig

by David Almond

Through a collection of stories, journal entries and meandering thoughts, Mina tells the story of her life so far; of grief, marginalisation, bravery, self- knowledge and love.

Revisiting a character he first introduced in his bestseller, Skellig, over 12 years ago, David Almond explores Mina's background and eccentricities to reveal a complex and resilient spirit who is as endearing as she is infuriating.

Publisher: Hodder

David Almond

David Almond is the highly acclaimed author of Skellig, The Savage, Clay, My Name Is Mina, My Dad's a Birdman, Slog's Dad and many other novels, stories and plays. His books are translated into almost forty languages and are widely adapted for stage and screen. His numerous awards include the Carnegie Medal, two Whitbread Children's Book Awards and Le Prix Sorcieres, and in 2010 he gained the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international prize for children's authors. David lives with his family in Hexham, Northumberland.

http://www.davidalmond.com/

David Almond

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What you thought

I couldn't put it down! Seriously, I cut myself off from society to read it (basically barricading myself in my room, refusing to get out until I read it all) This has got to be one of the best books I've ever read in my life! This book really makes you think about how the world works, how people would see things that we take for granted; like 'Dust'. I love Mina, a misunderstood little girl, who just wanted to be free. I loved the way Mr Almond wrote this book, how he put things how they were, not hiding them and pretending. I'd recommend this book to ANYONE who loves reading; and also wonders about the world. (Like Me) (P.s, you also find out REALLY INTERESTING stuff and do extraordinary activities. Try'em!)

Rating: 4 star

Issie

England

31 January 2013

Loved this book! Amazingly creative and imaginative and i am an old mum of two. Read Skellig a few years ago so was quite close to Mina already. She is an amazing character and even though its a fictional character in a book written by a chap (older than me!) i feel like she's real. I loved her freedom and creativeness and i really related to her which is weird as I am 40+ now (but a very young one!). I keep going on about my age but its to prove that this book is for everyone. I have even bought it for Xmas for my nephew who is only 7.

Rating: 5 star

Me

London

27 November 2012