A heartstopping, poignant, epic adventure story about a boy destined to live forever, who only wants to grow up. Without death, life is just existence. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live forever? Well, Alfie Monk can tell you. He may seem like an ordinary eleven-year-old boy, but he's actually more than a thousand years old--and remembers the last Viking invasion of England, not to mention the French Revolution and both…
4.6Overall Score
The 1000 Year Old Boy
Reader's Review This book about a boy who cannot die and is a 1000 years old will appeal to preteens and teens, both girls and boys. It takes a realistic look at life and death, and the ...
Reader’s Review
This book about a boy who cannot die and is a 1000 years old will appeal to preteens and teens, both girls and boys. It takes a realistic look at life and death, and the benefits of living a normal lifespan. Well written and engaging, with themes of friendship and acceptance.
To look out for
- Islamic Values: Character is asked to help shower an injured boy (he is reluctant, there is no description of how he does this)
- Language: An angry women curses at a police officer using the word damn and other words that are not mentione
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