The Boy Who Climbed into the Moon

'A very special modern fairytale' The Bookseller - Children's Preview

'a brilliant adventure...Polly Dunbar's zippy crayon and watercolour illustrations add zest to a story that's already zinging with wacky characters and ideas. As ever, Almond keeps the imaginative thrills in orbit around a sensitive emotional core.' The Daily Telegraph

'Polly Dunbar's illustrations capture the delightful eccentricity of the story.' The Observer

'A splendidly surreal story about eccentrics...a striking, dreamy, unpredictable fable about self belief and adventure.' The Times

'This deceptively simple, surreal tale about freedom, imagination and friendship is illustrated with quirky empathy by Polly Dunbar.' The Sunday Times

'I am incredibly impressed by this book and could not recommend it more highly.' dulwichmum.net

'The characters are all weird and wonderful but believably human and Paul is just an ordinary little boy, with a highly-active imagination and a pair of worried parents, that all little readers can identify with...a beautifully-presented, endearing modern fairy-tale that you can read together as a family for at least a couple of weeks' worth of quality time at bedtime.' Mad House Family Reviews

'This deceptively simple, surreal tale about freedom, imagination and friendship is illustrated with quirky empathy by Polly Dunbar.' Sunday Times

'Charming without being twee; quirky without being whimsical; and genius without being clever-clever...this is the kind of book I've always wished The Little Prince had been...combines a depth of understanding and vision with a consummate lightness of touch...quite simply a modern classic.' The Guardian

'The most moving book I have read this year...gentle, wacky, utterly memorable and inspiring tale.' The Irish Times

'This touching story of Paul, who sees the moon as a hole in the sky, marvellously celebrates freedom and friendship.' The Irish Times

'Featured/Recommended' Rossmoor News

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