Author:Ann Cameron
Did you know that frogs wear shoes?
That eating broccoli makes you super strong?
Or that you can even move the sun if you put your mind to it?
Julian can’t stop telling stories – or getting into trouble!
This excellent book has haunted me since I first read it
—— Daily MailThis year's most haunting fantasy
—— Sunday Times (1969)The accomplished performance of a mature talent
—— Jill Paton WalshA book of quite exceptional distinction...a haunting, convincing story which comes close to being a masterpiece of its kind
—— Growing PointThe novel is [...] a knockout
—— The Irish TimesJohn Boyne is clearly unafraid to tackle the big subjects in his fiction for children . . . A good, solid, engaging read
—— Tony Bradman , GuardianWonderful . . . One of the best books of the year. An instant classic
—— Eoin ColferLeaves the reader with a greater sense of how war changes people and their communities, and reminds us that sometimes, the ordinary acts of courage that get a child and his family through each day are as valuable, rare and life-changing as any along the front. Alfie inspires us to be more courageous than we’re used to and to do right by others even when the world is tense around us
—— Oprah MagazineA beautifully paced and touching tale
—— Mail on Sunday