Description
Dealing with bereavement, bullying, and a father-son connection, Silverwing explores the healing power of nature and art. After he lost his mother to cancer, 10-year-old Douglas hasn't been able to communicate with his father, and their house is a place of sadness. When they find an injured Greylag goose, they nurse the bird, and themselves, back to health. As they work together and start talking again, they discover much more about Douglas' mother than they ever knew before. Includes illustrations througout and a fact file on the Greylag goose.
About the Author
Kenneth Steven grew up in Highland Perthshire, but also lived in different parts of Norway (and has translated several books from Norwegian). As well as being a writer of fiction and poetry for adults and children, he makes many programmes for BBC Radio; his feature on St Kilda won a Sony in 2006. He recent collection of poetry, A Song among the Stones, was published by Polygon (2012).
Book Information
ISBN 9781911107330
Author Kenneth Steven
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Neem Tree Press Limited
Publisher Neem Tree Press Limited
About the Author
Kenneth Steven grew up in Highland Perthshire, but also lived in different parts of Norway (and has translated several books from Norwegian). As well as being a writer of fiction and poetry for adults and children, he makes many programmes for BBC Radio; his feature on St Kilda won a Sony in 2006. He recent collection of poetry, A Song among the Stones, was published by Polygon (2012).
Book Information
ISBN 9781911107330
Author Kenneth Steven
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Neem Tree Press Limited
Publisher Neem Tree Press Limited
