{"product_id":"town-is-by-the-sea","title":"Town Is by the Sea","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. “A masterpiece. I can't recommend it highly enough.” The Independent \"An atmospheric, haunting story.\" The Bookseller“Beautifully evocative. This book is pure delight.” The School LibrarianStunning 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":"Walker Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57058609922383,"sku":"9781406378863","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0372\/8217\/files\/9781406378863_1-town-is-by-the-sea.jpg?v=1771394906","url":"https:\/\/www.suomalainen.com\/products\/town-is-by-the-sea","provider":"Suomalainen.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}