While a young boy enjoys a summers day, his thoughts constantly return to his father, who is digging for coal deep under the sea. A masterpiece. I cant recommend it highly enough. The Independent "An atmospheric, haunting story." The BooksellerBeautifully evocative. This book is pure delight. The School LibrarianStunning illustrations by Sydney Smith, the awardwinning illustrator of Footpath Flowers, show the striking contrast between a sparkling seaside day and the darkness underground where the miners dig. This beautifully understated and haunting story brings a piece of mining history to life. The everpresent ocean and inevitable pattern of life in a mining town will enthral children and move adult readers, as a young boy wakes up to the sound of the sea, visits his grandfathers grave after lunch and comes home to a cosy dinner with his family, but all the while his mind strays to his father digging for coal deep down under the sea.

Binding: Paperback;52 pages; Publisher: Walker Books Ltd; Classification: YBCS; Weight: 350 g; Dimensions: 210 x 281 x 4

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