The Boy Who Made the World Disappear PB: an epic time-travel adventure from the author of smash hit The Day I Fell into a Fairytale

I heard Ben Miller on Radio 4 this weekend and this book spoke to me instantly when the plot was discussed. I have a physics degree and an often naughty youngest child. This book was written for our family!My 8YO is on chapter 6 already and beams from ear to ear when devouring it. We've read a little together and the reading level is perfect for her, with only a few words needing explanation. There a few topics relating to black holes that are covered very well, but have not fear, this is about the concept of a black hole sucking everything in, not trying to create mini scientists.Story concept feels genuinely novel and pace is gentle but has enough momentum to keep the pages turning. The beauty (reading ahead a little at night) is the soft message coming later about how sometimes problems are better solved and worked through, not "disappeared".So far, so good. We've also bought another of his books. It's always great to discover a new author that kids love, with his own take on a writing style from personal experience.Worth just quickly pointing out that whilst there are some beautiful accompanying illustrations in the book, they are few and far between (probably every 20-30 pages or so) Worthwhile knowing depending on how image based your child’s reading is.

My 5 year old is currently reading this with his dad as his first "grown up book" and loves it. Really well written and amusing for both kids and adults.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Lots of morals to think about. I think a few adults could do with reading it

My daughter is enjoying the reading.

Bought as a present for a 10 year who lives to read

Brought for my grandson who loves reading, he will love it reminds me of him.

Gift

My 8 year old loved it

Thoroughly enjoyed reading this with my granddaughters. They loved the humour.

My boy loved it

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