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The Way Back Home

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The Way Back Home by Oliver Jeffers is a delightful children's story about a boy who finds himself stranded on the moon. During his adventure, he encounters a friendly alien in a similar predicament. Together, they embark on a creative journey to solve their mutual problem, discovering the joys of friendship and cooperation along the way.
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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you have a fondness for beautifully illustrated children's books that blend adventure and friendship. The story's charm lies in its ability to engage young readers with captivating visuals and a simple yet heartwarming narrative about a boy and a Martian working together to overcome obstacles. This book's imaginative plot appeals to those who appreciate themes of teamwork and curiosity in a playful, entertaining format.

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The Way Back Home

New cover reissue of this magical story from award-winning international bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers.

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

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New cover reissue of this magical story from award-winning international bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers.

Once there was a boy, and one day, he found an aeroplane in his cupboard…

He didn’t remember leaving it in there, but he thought he’d take it out for a go right away. At first, all went well and the plane flew higher and higher and higher until… suddenly, with a splutter, it ran out of petrol. The boy was stuck on the moon… and he was not alone…

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007182329

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 April 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 259.0mm

Height: 265.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 32

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. 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.

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