The Way Back Home

Product Description
Shining star Oliver Jeffers is back with this star spangled inter-galactic adventure tale in space

Review

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

Praise 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 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

Product Description

Shining star Oliver Jeffers is back with this star spangled inter-galactic adventure tale in space!

One day a boy finds an aeroplane in his cupboard. Up, up, up and away he flies, high into the sky. Whizzing past clouds, stars and planets until suddenly, he runs out of petrol!

Miles from earth, the boy crashes into the moon and waits. Just as he is beginning to get cold and lonely, a friendly martian appears from the darkness, also with a broken aircraft.

Together they come up with a super plan to float the boy back down to earth to collect his toolbox.

Can the boy find his way back home safely and will he ever make it back up to the moon to rescue his friend?