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Potter's Boy

By Tony Mitton
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Ryo, a young boy from a small village, is inspired by a mysterious lone warrior who scares away bandits. Determined to become like this hero, Ryo embarks on a journey to train and find his place in the world. Throughout his travels, he meets various individuals who help him discover the true meaning of following his dream and the heroism within himself.
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Ideal for young adult readers who enjoy stories of personal growth, adventure, and inspiration. Fans of poetic and thoughtful narratives will find this book particularly engaging.

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A beautiful and moving adventure about discovering your true path in life.

A beautiful and moving adventure about discovering your true path in life.

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Potter's Boy follows the journey of Ryo, who witnesses a lone warrior scare bandits away from the village where he has grown up. This encounter inspires Ryo to set his heart on training to become like the hero he saw.

Determined, he sets out on a journey to find his way in the world. As Ryo travels, his encounters with the people he meets lead him to a true understanding of what it means to follow his dream.

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Potter's Boy is beautifully written and filled with peaceful wisdom, captivating readers with its lyrical prose. It is described as a thrillingly robust narrative and an eternal rallying cry to the heroism of artists. Mitton’s words flow freely and easily with all the lyrical grace of a song, making this a treasured read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910989357

Publisher: David Fickling Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: David Fickling Books

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 254g

Pages: 264

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Tony Mitton Young Adult

About the Author

Tony Mitton is an award-winning poet, and author of Wayland and The Storyteller's Secrets. Potter's Boy is his first prose novel.

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