David Almond

David Almond is a highly acclaimed author, having won the Carnegie Medal for Skellig and the Hans Christian Andersen Award for his lasting contribution to children's literature.

His novel Skellig has been adapted into a film and a stage play. Kit's Wilderness was also adapted for the stage.

David Almond is known for his distinctive blend of realism and magical realism, often exploring themes of childhood, loss, and the power of imagination in lyrical prose.