The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas

　　Stanley Potts is just an ordinary boy, but when all the jobs in Fish Quay disappear his Uncle Ernie develops an extraordinary fascination with canning fish. Suddenly their home is filled with the sound of clanging machinery and the stench of mackerel, and Uncle Ernie's obsession reaches such heights that he would even can Stan's beloved goldfish! Stan, however, has his own destiny, which leads him – via a hook-a-duck stall – to Pancho Pirelli, the blue-caped madman who swims with piranhas. And as Stan delves into the waters, he finally discovers who he really can be.

作者簡介

　　David Almond is the acclaimed author of many award-winning novels for children such as Skellig, Kit's Wilderness and My Name Is Mina,  and has more recently collaborated with artists Polly Dunbar, Dave  McKean and Oliver Jeffers on fiction for younger readers. David's books  sell all over the world, and in 2011 he was the recipient of the  auspicious Hans Christian Andersen Award. He lives in Hexham,  Northumberland; for more info visit www.davidalmond.com