Secret Heart is a 2001 story by David Almond. It is about a boy, Joe, and his involvement with a circus.
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| Author | David Almond |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
| Published | 2001 (Hodder Children's Books) |
| Publication place | England |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 201 |
| ISBN | 9780340764824 |
| OCLC | 925348762 |
Reception
editA Booklist starred review of Secret Heart wrote "With echoes of Ray Bradbury and William Blake, Secret Heart is filled with scenes of breathtaking beauty, wonder, and astonishment. It is an unforgettable achievement."[1] while the Horn Book wrote "Almond's undeniable gifts unfortunately run away with him in this overwrought, self-indulgent story".[1]
The School Library Journal found "Though not as mysterious as his other titles, this book has thought-provoking allegory that will engage older readers in more and more layers of meaning.";[1] and VOYA called it "a very different coming-of-age story."[1]
Secret Heart has also been reviewed by Publishers Weekly,[2] and Kirkus Reviews.[3]
References
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- ^ a b c d "Secret Heart". catalog.wccls.org. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
- ^ "Secret Heart". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. 19 August 2002. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
- ^ "Secret Heart". Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Media LLC. 1 September 2002. Retrieved 15 December 2016.