Let's make this birthday one to remember.

74 years old (Born on May 15, 1951)

Happy Birthday, David Almond! May your day be filled with more wonder than Skellig's mysterious wings and fewer surprises than discovering clay figures coming to life in the backyard. Your stories have enchanted readers young and old—proving that imagination truly has no age limit.

From winning the Carnegie Medal for "Skellig" to receiving the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award, you've crafted tales as timeless as they are magical. Here's hoping this birthday brings you joy brighter than Kit’s Wilderness adventures—and cake sweeter (and less fiery!) than anything from The Fire-Eaters.

Cheers to another year of storytelling brilliance!