The Boy Who Flew

Name: The Boy Who Flew
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781788004381
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By Fleur Hitchcock

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Summary

The Boy Who Flew by Fleur Hitchcock is a thrilling children's book about a young boy named Athan who dreams of flying. In a world filled with mystery and invention, Athan befriends a brilliant inventor working on a revolutionary flying machine. As they face numerous challenges and dangers, Athan must use his courage to protect his friend's life-changing invention from falling into the wrong hands.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you love tales of adventure and mystery, filled with clever inventions and unexpected twists. It’s perfect for fans of historical settings, where strong friendships and daring actions weave together in an exciting and suspenseful story.

The Boy Who Flew

A vivid adventure filled with danger and heroism from the author of Murder in Midwinter

A vivid adventure filled with danger and heroism from the author of Murder in Midwinter

Description

Athan Wilde dreams of flight. When his friend, Mr Chen, is murdered, Athan must rescue the flying machine they were building together and stop it falling into the wrong hands. But keeping the machine safe puts his family in terrible danger. What will Athan choose - flight or family?

From the acclaimed author of Murder In Midwinter, Fleur Hitchcock's The Boy Who Flew is a thrilling, murderous tale set among the steep rooftops and slippery characters of Athan's intricately imagined world. Perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Peter Bunzl and Philip Reeve.

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The Boy Who Flew by Fleur Hitchcock has been praised for its fast-paced and gripping narrative, capturing both young and older readers. Reviewers have highlighted the book's intriguing historical setting and strong character development. The adventurous plot is complemented by themes of courage and innovation, keeping audiences engaged throughout.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788004381

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fleur Hitchcock Teen Thrills Young Adult

About the Author

Born in Chobham and raised outside Winchester, Fleur Hitchcock grew up as the youngest child of three. She spent her smallest years reading Tintin and Batman, and searching for King Alfred's treasure. She grew up a little, went away to school near Farnham, studied English in Wales, and, for the next twenty years, sold Applied Art in the city of Bath. When her younger child was seven, she embarked on the Writing for Young People MA at Bath Spa and graduated with a distinction. Now living outside Bath, between parenting and writing, Fleur works with her husband, a toymaker, looks after other people's gardens and tries to grow vegetables.

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