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The Way Back Home

By Oliver Jeffers
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The Way Back Home by Oliver Jeffers is a charming children's book about a young boy who discovers an aeroplane and embarks on an unexpected adventure to the moon. Once there, he encounters a Martian, and together they form an unlikely friendship. Through teamwork, the pair devises a clever plan to help each other return to their respective homes.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming tales of adventure and friendship suitable for young readers. It tells the delightful story of a boy who finds himself marooned on the Moon, where he encounters an unexpected companion. With charming illustrations and a captivating plot, it encourages imagination and problem-solving, making it a beloved choice for children's storytime.

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The Way Back Home

Zoom into space on an exciting adventure in this toddler-friendly board book from the award-winning, bestselling creator of How to Catch a Star and Lost and Found.

A beautiful children’s picture book from international bestseller Oliver Jeffers

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Zoom into space on an exciting adventure in this toddler-friendly board book from the award-winning, bestselling creator of How to Catch a Star and Lost and Found.

One day, a boy finds an aeroplane in his cupboard. Up, up and away he flies, past clouds and stars until suddenly, phut, phut, phut, the plane runs out of petrol and the boy crash lands on the moon. Just as he is beginning to get cold and lonely, a Martian appears from the darkness—could this be the start of an unlikely friendship? And will the boy ever manage to get home again?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007549245

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Multiple-component retail product, part(s) enclosed

Date Published: 02 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 570g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Oliver Jeffers

About the Author

Oliver Jeffers is a highly acclaimed talent in picture books. He graduated from The University of Ulster in 2001 with First Class honours and has since exhibited his paintings around the world. His outstanding talent has already been recognised by several high-profile awards, including the Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award, the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award and the Irish Children's Book of the Year. www.oliverjeffers.com

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