“I thought how you can never tell just by looking at them what they were thinking or what was happening In their lives. Even when you got daft people or drunk people on buses, people that went on stupid and shouted rubbish or tried to tell you all about themselves, you could never really tell about them either... I knew if somebody looked at me, they'd know nothing about me, either.”
This book is a blend of fantasy and realism, following the story of a young boy named Michael who finds an injured creature, later revealed to be an extraterrestrial being, in his family's garage. The narrative delves into the boy's growing friendship with the creature, his struggle with his Catholic faith, and the mysterious nature of the creature itself. more
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. more
“and in the meantime don't jump to conclusions.”
“And who am I? That's one secret I'll never tell...You know you love me. XOXO, Gossip Girl”
“Everything is more glamorous when you do it in bed anyway.”
“Nothing is black and white, and there is no purity and there is no such thing has justice.”