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David Almond is a British author renowned for his unique literary style and contributions to children's literature. His works often explore complex themes of life, deeply loved by readers.

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“This is our world. Aye, there's more than enough of darkness in it. But over everything there's all this joy, Kit. There's all this lovely, lovely light.”

World Enough Light Joy Darkness Lovely Our World

Author:David Almond

“Everybody's got the seam of goodness in them, Kit," said Grandpa. "Just a matter of whether it can be found and brought out into the light.”

Said Matter Light Found Goodness Grandpa

Book:Kit's Wilderness

Source: Kit's Wilderness

“There's light and joy, but there's also darkness all around and we can be lost in it.”

Light Joy Lost Darkness Light And Dark

Author:David Almond

“We come to a lamp beside the pathway, and suddenly we stop walking, and we start to dance, and we glitter in the shafts of light, like stars, like flies, like flakes of dust.”

Light Stars Walking Dust Lamps Pathways Glitter Flakes

Author:David Almond

About the Author

Born: May 15, 1951
Known for: Author
Quotes: 49

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