Friendship and Wonder in Classic Jeffers Style
Oliver Jeffers returns to one of his most loved story worlds with all the warmth, imagination and emotional simplicity readers expect. A missing star, a rescue mission and the pull of friendship make this an easy recommendation for picture-book readers old and new.
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Friendship and Wonder in Classic Jeffers Style
Oliver Jeffers returns to one of his most loved story worlds with all the warmth, imagination and emotional simplicity readers expect. A missing star, a rescue mission and the pull of friendship make this an easy recommendation for picture-book readers old and new.
- Book Synopsis
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Ideal for readers who:
- Love picture books full of wonder, friendship and adventure
- Are charmed by a missing star and a rescue mission with heart
- Enjoy imaginative journeys stretching all the way to the North Pole
- Want a warm, playful story that works beautifully aloud
Celebrate twenty years of The Boy in this highly anticipated new adventure from the internationally bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found Oliver Jeffers!
"Jeffers has not lost his lovely knack for weaving fantastical elements into depictions of everyday life … an adventure that will not disappoint" Observer
"A simply glorious evocation of friendship, loyalty and home with unforgettable characters for a new generation to fall in love with" Daily Mail
Once there was a boy who would often play hide-and-seek with his friends the star and the penguin.
The star was always easy to find, but one day it went missing. So, the boy radioed the Martian for help and soon found himself on an exciting spaceship rescue mission to the North Pole!
But there, he discovered that he wasn't the only one who had always dreamed of having a star as a friend…
The out-of-this-world, long-awaited sequel to the much-loved Boy stories, loved all around the world - now introducing a brand-new character!
- 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 Nestlé Children's Book Prize Gold Award, the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award and the Irish Children's Book of the Year.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780008579753
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Children's Books, (11 September 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 48
- Weight
- 300 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 265 x 259 x 3 mm
- Categories:
- Picture Books Activity Books Nature and Animals Children's Fiction Children and Teenage: Romance and Relationships General Interests and Hobbies Children and Teenage: Nature, animals, the natural world Personal and Social Topics Children and Teenage: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours Children and Teenage: Relationships (non-family / groups)