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The Incredible Book Eating Boy

By Oliver Jeffers
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The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers is a delightful children's book that follows the adventures of Henry, a boy with an unusual appetite for books. As he devours more and more books, his intelligence grows rapidly, allowing him to absorb all their knowledge. However, the story takes a turn when eating books starts to cause unexpected problems, teaching him a valuable lesson about absorbing knowledge the right way.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy quirky and imaginative stories that blend humour with a love for books. The book follows a boy with an unusual talent and appetite, offering a charming exploration of the joy of reading and the adventures it brings. Perfect for young readers and those who appreciate whimsical illustrations.

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The Incredible Book Eating Boy

The mouth-watering new book from acclaimed author illustrator, Oliver Jeffers.

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The mouth-watering new book from acclaimed author and illustrator, Oliver Jeffers.

Henry loves books… but not like you and I. He loves to eat books! This exciting story follows the trials and tribulations of a boy with a voracious appetite for books.

Henry discovers his unusual taste by mistake one day, and is soon swept up in his new-found passion – gorging on every delicious book in sight! And better still, he realises that the more books he eats, the smarter he gets. Henry dreams of becoming the Incredible Book Eating Boy; the smartest boy in the world!

But a book-eating diet isn’t the healthiest of habits, as Henry soon finds out…

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers has garnered admiration for its imaginative storyline and delightful illustrations. Reviewers often praise Jeffers for his unique artistic style, which captures the whimsical nature of the tale. The book is celebrated for encouraging a love of reading and creativity, appealing to both children and adults through its charming narrative and visual appeal.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007182312

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Oliver Jeffers

About the Author

Oliver Jeffers is a fresh new 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. He works as a freelance illustrator and this is his third picture book project.

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