A 1,000-year-old boy's quest for mortality.
The book is a heartwarming tale of a boy who has lived for 1,000 years and only wants to find a way to die. It explores themes of friendship, acceptance, and finding a different way to live, while also delving into history and the concept of immortality. Recommended for readers who enjoy unique perspectives and emotional journeys in their reading.
ISBN: 9780008256944
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM45.47 MYR
Authors:
Welford Ross
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Date of Publication: 2018-01-11
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Magical Realism
Goodreads rating: 4.22
(rated by 4535 readers)
Description
The astonishing, beautiful new story for all readers of 10 and over from the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER.There are stories about people who want to live forever.This is not one of those stories.This is a story about someone who wants to stop…Alfie Monk is like any other nearly teenage boy – except he’s 1,000 years old and can remember the last Viking invasion of England.Obviously no one believes him.So when everything Alfie knows and loves is destroyed in a fire, and the modern world comes crashing in, Alfie embarks on a mission to find friendship, acceptance, and a different way to live…… which means finding a way to make sure he will eventually die.Obviously no one believes him.
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