Hardcover
Beloved stories, hidden sketches: Oliver Jeffers’ magic revealed at last.

The Boy

His Stories and How They Came to be

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  • Hardcover

    168 pages

  • Release Date

    18 October 2018

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Summary

A spectacular collection of four much-loved modern classics from the multi award-winning, internationally best-selling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers, along with a captivating behind-the-scenes look at the making of each in four fascinating sketchbook sections.

Contains the following stories:

  • How to Catch a Star
  • Lost and Found
  • The Way Back Home
  • Up and Down

Also within the pages of this exquisite collection is a special lett…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008294342
ISBN-10:0008294348
Author:Oliver Jeffers
Publisher:Harpercollins Publishers
Imprint:HarperCollins Children's Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:168
Release Date:18 October 2018
Weight:1.19kg
Dimensions:25mm x 255mm x 275mm
Audience Age:3
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The Boy by Oliver Jeffers - ISBN: 9780008294342
255 × 275 mm
A4
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Critics Review

Praise for HOW TO CATCH A STAR:

“…the best recent picture book by light years, is stylishly spellbinding” Telegraph

“Hail to new talent… If only all picture books could be this good” The Bookseller

Praise for LOST AND FOUND

“My picture book of the year, a joyful exploration of the power of friendship.” Irish Independent

“An uplifting story…pictures of such spare beauty…suffused with a dreamlike quality.” Independent Online

Praise for UP AND DOWN

“Full of heart” Irish Times

“Visually witty, poignant and spare, it is sure to stoke the author’s huge popularity” Culture, Sunday Times

About The Author

Oliver Jeffers

Oliver Jeffers graduated from The University of Ulster in 2001 with First Class honours. His outstanding talent has been recognised by several high-profile awards, including the Nestlé Children’s Book Prize Gold Award. ‘Lost and Found’ animation was broadcast on Channel 4. Oliver lives and works in Brookyln, New York.

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