{"product_id":"9781406378863","title":"Town Is by the Sea","description":"By: Schwartz, Joanne \u003cbr\u003e Format: Paperback \/ softback \u003cbr\u003e Published By: Walker Books Ltd \u003cbr\u003eDate of Publication: 05\/04\/18 \u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781406378863 \u003cbr\u003e Dimensions in mm: 210 x 281 x 4 \u003cbr\u003e Description: While a young boy enjoys a summer's day, his thoughts constantly return to his father, who is digging for coal deep under the sea.   \"An atmospheric, haunting story\" - The BooksellerStunning illustrations by Sydney Smith, the award-winning 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 ever-present 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 grandfather's 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.","brand":"Scotia Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41038741209271,"sku":"9781406378863","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5629\/7143\/files\/9781406378863_cf375565-9e1c-43ea-ace0-4c77d061e579.jpg?v=1756976470","url":"https:\/\/www.scotiabooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781406378863","provider":"scotia-books-online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}