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Clownfish Alan Durant

Clownfish By Alan Durant

Clownfish by Alan Durant


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Clownfish by Alan Durant

Clownfish is a moving and stunningly original story of friendship and life after loss, from award-winning and much-loved author Alan Durant. From award-winning author Alan Durant comes a surreal, poignant story about family bonds and loss. Dak's dad has been dead for seven days when suddenly he reappears. He's the same in almost every way, with one startling exception: Dad has turned into a clownfish, and now lives in a tank at their local aquarium. Dak is delighted by the news - he has Dad back, even if he isn't quite as he was before. Deciding to keep Dad's transformation a secret, Dak visits him at the aquarium as often as he can, and ends up spending so much time there that they offer him a job. This is how he comes to meet Violet, the owner's prickly but kindhearted niece; when the aquarium is threatened with closure, the pair must work together to save it. For Dak, the stakes couldn't be higher ... after all, if the aquarium shuts down, what will happen to the fish? In parts wry, moving and undoubtedly strange, this beautifully crafted story will stay with you long after the final page.

Clownfish Reviews

"This is a really poignant story cleverly told with humour taking the sting out of the sadness and with an upbeat ending that still had me reaching for a tissue." * Primary Times *
"[...] it is a sign of Durant's supreme confidence as a storyteller that he can make the saddest stories the vehicles for his wildest ideas." * The Daily Telegraph *
"Clownfish is an autumnal gem." * The Telegraph *
"The story rings with humour and longing without ever being maudlin or depressing; it does not dwell on the pain, but shows how to cope with loss. And it demonstrates clearly that there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Gentle, funny, genuine and warm, this is a hopeful, memorable book." * Fallen Star Stories *
"Overall this is a sweet, sometimes funny but mainly heartwarming story that is absolutely worth a read." * The Glasgow Herald *

About Alan Durant

Alan Durant is a prolific author of novels and picture books for children of all ages, including Dear Mermaid (9781844280643), Dear Tooth Fairy (9780744588583) and Dear Father Christmas (9780744583403); his football stories were featured in the BBC series English Express, winner of a Children's BAFTA Award. Alan is also a National Reading Campaign Reading Champion and a frequent visitor to schools, libraries and festivals around the UK and abroad. He lives in Brighton, Sussex. Follow him on Twitter under the handle @alan_durant, or visit him at his website: www.alandurant.co.uk.

Additional information

GOR010007984
9781406374629
1406374628
Clownfish by Alan Durant
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Walker Books Ltd
2018-11-01
224
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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