The Tightrope Walkers Almond, David Summary “The interplay between the characters and their environments results in a stunningly human and humanizing story. “The interplay between the characters and their environments results in a stunningly human and humanizing story. This is by far Almond’s best work to date.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) A gentle visionary coming of age in the shadow of the shipyards of northern England, Dominic Hall is torn between extremes. He craves the freedom he feels when he balances above the earth on a makeshift tightrope with the eccentric girl artist next door, Holly Stroud—his first and abiding love. Yet he also finds himself drawn to the brutal charms of Vincent McAlinden, a complex bully who awakens something wild and reckless and killing in Dom. In a raw and beautifully crafted bildungsroman, David Almond reveals the rich inner world of a boy teetering on the edge of manhood. Perfect for fans of Friendship, Young Adult, Literature & Fiction, Social & Family Issues, Fiction About Friendship for Young Adults. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 336 pages · Paperback By Almond, David Details ISBN: 9780763691042 Author: Almond, David Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Language: English Publication date: 8 November 2016 Condition: New About the authors Almond, David and David Almond · Publisher: National Geographic Books More about this book Reviews This is by far Almond’s best work to date.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) A gentle visionary coming of age in the shadow of the shipyards of northern England, Dominic Hall is torn between extremes.
