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The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas
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4.1 out of 5
Based on 82 Ratings and 36 Reviews

Book Description
A boy escapes home to seek his own way in the world in a whimsical new outing by the award-winning David Almond, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers.

Stanley Potts's uncle Ernie has developed an over-the-top fascination with canning fish in the house, and life at 69 Fish Quay Lane has turned barmy. But there's darkness in the madness, and when Uncle Ernie's obsession takes an unexpectedly ... More
Book Information
PublisherCandlewick Press
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages256
ISBN-100763661694
ISBN-13978-0763661694
Publication Date08/06/2013
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About David Almond (Author) : David Almond is a published author and a narrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of David Almond include Skellig.
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About Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator) : Oliver Jeffers is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Oliver Jeffers include Lost and Found, The Way Back Home, How to Catch a Star (Gift Set).
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