In this inspiring, lyrical tale about the rewards of reading and sharing stories, a little girl sails her raft “across a sea of words” to arrive at the house of a small boy. There she invites him to come away with her on an adventure. Through forests of fairy tales and across mountains of make-believe, the two travel together on a fantastical journey that unlocks the boy’s imagination. Now a lifetime of magic lies ahead of him… But who will be next?

Awards:

• Winner of the prestigious international Bologna Ragazzi Award for Fiction 2017

Reviews: 

“A gorgeous homage to the power of the written word” – Guardian

“A fresh and fascinating collaboration between two gifted masters” – The New York Times