The 1000 year old Boy

What do our readers think of The 1000 year old Boy? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the exciting adventure, funny moments and likeable characters, especially Alfie, Aidan and Roxy.

What does the Pageticker team say about The 1000 year old Boy?

The 1000 Year Old Boy is a clever, warm hearted adventure that mixes Viking history, danger and funny moments with thoughtful questions about growing up and what makes life worthwhile. Ross Welford gives Alfie, Aidan and Roxy plenty of charm.

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What is The 1000 year old Boy about?

Alfie Monk looks like an ordinary boy, but he’s actually 1,000 years old and remembers the last Viking invasion! When a fire shatters his world, Alfie sets out on a thrilling quest for friendship, acceptance, and a way to finally live a normal life, even if it means facing his greatest fear. An unforgettable adventure about growing up, letting go, and what it really means to be alive.

About the author

Ross Welford is a popular British author who writes exciting and magical stories for children. He is best known for books like 'Time Travelling with a Hamster' and 'The 1,000-year-old Boy'. Ross used to work in television before becoming an author, and he loves inspiring children to use their imaginations and enjoy reading.

Discussion ideas around The 1000 year old Boy

Forever young: How does living for 1,000 years change Alfie’s ideas about childhood, growing up and being happy?

Friendship and trust: What do Aidan and Roxy offer Alfie that he cannot find by himself, and how do their friendships develop?

A normal life: What does a ‘normal’ life mean to Alfie, and would the same things make life feel normal for you?

History and memory: How might remembering hundreds of years affect the way someone sees today’s world?

Living and letting go: Why might a person choose an ordinary, shorter life instead of living forever?