The 1,000 Year Old Boy

<p><strong>The astonishing new story for readers aged 10 and up from the bestselling, Costa-shortlisted author of "Time Travelling with a Hamster."</strong></p> <p>This is not a story about wanting to live forever; it's about wanting to stop. Alfie Monk is like any other nearly teenage boy&mdash;except he's 1,000 years old and remembers the last Viking invasion of England. Obviously, no one believes him. When everything Alfie knows is destroyed in a fire, he embarks on a mission to find friendship, acceptance, and a different way to live. This means finding a way to ensure he will eventually die.</p> <p>"A wonderful story" <em>&mdash; Kiran Millwood Hargrave.</em></p> <p>"Boasts all the ingredients of a great book: brave kids, bold storytelling, and a blistering plot. Full of humour and heart." <em>&mdash; </em>Abi Elphinstone, author of<em> The Dreamsnatcher.</em></p> <p>"The 1,000-year-old Boy" is a breathtakingly epic story that you won't be able to put down. In Alfie, Ross Welford has created an unusual and fascinating character who captures your heart from the first word. An original, surprising, moving, and compelling read&mdash;I loved it." <em>&mdash; </em>M.G. Leonard<em>, </em>author of<em> Beetle Boy.</em></p> <p>"It is a wonderful story told with Welford's trademark warmth, wit, and cleverness. Another great read from one of my favourite middle-grade writers." <em>&mdash; </em>Kiran Millwood Hargrave<em>, </em>author of<em> The Girl of Ink and Stars.</em></p> <p>"A cracking story about family and friendship that spans all ages." <em>&mdash; Christopher Edge, author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright.</em></p> <p>"Delightful, charming, and filled with humour. This is a unique and uplifting tale of a boy who lives a thousand years, yet still remains young at heart." <em>&mdash; </em>Peter Bunzl, author of<em> The Cogheart Adventures.</em></p>