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The Way Back Home

Author: 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.

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Summary

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

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Description

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

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Awards

Short-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal 2009
Short-listed for Dublin Airport Authority Irish Children's Book of the Year Award: Junior 2008

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Critic Reviews

“Praise for The Incredible Book Eating Boy"Mouth-wateringly irresistible" The Guardian"This is a book that children will devour." The Observer"The whole thing looks good enough to eat." Times Educational Supplement"A beautifully produced edition that really is good enough to eat." The Bookseller"With IBEB, Jeffers has produced his most appealing work yet, conjuring up a magical piece of fiction that is not only divinely illustrated and wittily told, but perfectly realised." JuniorPraise for Lost and Found:_An uplifting story_pictures of such spare beautysuffused with a dreamlike quality. Independent Online_Oliver Jeffers makes impressive use of space in this affecting story of friendship_illustrations capture feelings of loss and loneliness through the most delicate nuances of facial expressionand body language. Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian_Beautifully illustrated, simple warm storylittle children will love to share it. Carousel_Jeffers has a unique writing and illustrative style. Its a wonderful picture book. Publishing NewsMy picture book of the year, a joyful exploration of the power of friendship. Irish IndependentPraise for How to Catch a Star:The best recent picture book by light years stylishly spellbinding._ TelegraphA story about possibilities and disappointments with a triumphant ending, all of which Jeffers captures through the beautifully expressive changing moods of his little boy. The GuardianThis is a magical, beautifully illustrated tale about reaching for dreams. Mail on SundayHail to new talent If only all picture books could be this good._ The BooksellerPraise for How to Catch a Star:_ How To Catch A Star is a beautiful debut picture book from an extremely talented and innovative illustrator. This is a fantastic story which teaches children that if you wish hard enough your dreams just may come true._ The BooksellerAdults tend to think of waiting as tedious, but the magic of this book is that it understands waiting as children wait alert, apprehensive and using their imaginations._ Mail on SundayA stunning debut! New Talent, Books for Keeps_If the title sounds magical and optimistic to you, it_s probably because thats exactly what this book is. Book of the Month, JuniorPraise for Lost and Found:Completely captivating and definitely one of my favourite picture books of the year._ Becky Stradwick, Childrens Buyer Borders UK, Publishing NewsDeeply satisfying book. Books For KeepsWonderfully illustrated book. The BooksellerHeart-warming, irresistible story. Financial Times Magazine_Exceptional picture bookThe strong, graphic water colour illustrations are magical. Bookfest”

Praise for 'The Incredible Book Eating Boy' "Mouth-wateringly irresistible" The Guardian "This is a book that children will devour." The Observer "The whole thing looks good enough to eat." Times Educational Supplement A beautifully produced edition that really is good enough to eat." The Bookseller "With IBEB, Jeffers has produced his most appealing work yet, conjuring up a magical piece of fiction that is not only divinely illustrated and wittily told, but perfectly realised." Junior Praise for 'Lost and Found': 'An uplifting story!pictures of such spare beauty, suffused with a dreamlike quality.' Independent Online 'Oliver Jeffers makes impressive use of space in this affecting story of friendship. Illustrations capture feelings of loss and loneliness through the most delicate nuances of facial expression!and body language.' Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian 'Beautifully illustrated, simple warm story. Little children will love to share it.' Carousel 'Jeffers has a unique writing and illustrative style. It's a wonderful picture book.' Publishing News 'My picture book of the year, a joyful exploration of the power of friendship.' Irish Independent Praise for 'How to Catch a Star': 'The best recent picture book by light years! stylishly spellbinding.' Telegraph 'A story about possibilities and disappointments with a triumphant ending, all of which Jeffers captures through the beautifully expressive changing moods of his little boy.' The Guardian 'This is a magical, beautifully illustrated tale about reaching for dreams.' Mail on Sunday 'Hail to new talent! If only all picture books could be this good.' The Bookseller "How To Catch A Star" is a beautiful debut picture book from an extremely talented and innovative illustrator. This is a fantastic story which teaches children that if you wish hard enough your dreams just may come true.' The Bookseller 'Adults tend to think of waiting as tedious, but the magic of this book is that it understands waiting as children wait - alert, apprehensive and using their imaginations.' Mail on Sunday 'A stunning debut!' New Talent, Books for Keeps 'If the title sounds magical and optimistic to you, it's probably because that's exactly what this book is.' Book of the Month, Junior Praise for 'Lost and Found': 'Completely captivating and definitely one of my favourite picture books of the year.' Becky Stradwick, Children's Buyer - Borders UK, Publishing News 'Deeply satisfying book.' Books For Keeps 'Wonderfully illustrated book.' The Bookseller 'Heart-warming, irresistible story.' Financial Times Magazine 'Exceptional picture book! The strong, graphic water colour illustrations are magical.' Bookfest

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About the Author

Oliver Jeffers is a highly acclaimed 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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New cover reissue of this magical story from award-winning international bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers. Once there as 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...

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Product Details

Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers | HarperCollins
Published
22nd April 2008
Pages
32
ISBN
9780007182329

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