The True Tale of the Monster Billy Dean
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  • Published: 31 October 2011
  • ISBN: 9780141960678
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 272

The True Tale of the Monster Billy Dean

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EBook
31 Oct 2011
Audiobook
1 Sep 2011
Paperback
19 Sep 2012
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An extraordinary new novel from prizewinning author, David Almond.

I wos a secrit shy and tungtied emptyheded thing.
I wos tort to read and rite and spell by my tenda littl muther & by Mr McCaufrey the butcha & by Missus Malone and her gosts.
So I am not cleva, so please forgiv my folts and my mistayks.

I am the won that glares into your harts & that prowls insyde yor deepist dremes.
Wonce I was The Anjel Childe. Now I am The Monster.

Just read and lissen and take note. Let the words enter yor blud & boans.
I am Billy Dean. This is the truth. This is my tale.
  • Published: 31 October 2011
  • ISBN: 9780141960678
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 272
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Praise for The True Tale of the Monster Billy Dean

Truly original

Philip Pullman, Guardian

A master storyteller

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. . . gripping, beautiful and brilliantly written . . . Everyone is raving about this unforgettable book'

The Sunday Times