Joe Quinn's Poltergeist

A dark, powerful and moving short story from "Skellig" author David Almond, collaborating with award-winning artist Dave McKean. The only person who believes Joe about the poltergeist in his house is Davie. For Joe, the poltergeist seems connected to the memory of his beloved sister.

About the author

David Almond OBE is the acclaimed author of many award-winning novels for children such as Skellig, Kit's Wilderness and My Name Is Mina, and has collaborated with artists such as Polly Dunbar, Dave McKean, Alex T. Smith and Oliver Jeffers on fiction for younger readers. David's books sell all over the world, and in 2011 he was the recipient of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. David lives in Northumberland; for more info visit www.davidalmond.comDave McKean is an award-winning artist and film director whose work spans drawing, painting, photography, collage, digital art and sculpture. His books for children include The Savage, Slog’s Dad and Mouse Bird Snake Wolf by David Almond, all of which were shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award, and S.F. Said’s Varjak Paw, Outlaw Varjak Paw, Phoenix and Tyger. For adults he has illustrated novels by Stephen King and Ray Bradbury, and Heston Blumenthal’s Fat Duck Cookbook. Dave lives in Kent with his wife.

Product details

• Authors: David Almond, Almond David, Dave McKean
• Assisted by: Dave McKean (Illustration), McKean Dave (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 29.02.2020
• EAN: 9781406383041
• ISBN: 978-1-4063-8304-1
• No. of pages: 80
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire > Comic; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION / Ghost Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Visionary & Metaphysical, Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Horror & ghost stories, chillers (Children's / Teenage), COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / Occult & Supernatural