{"product_id":"9781641704748","title":"The Boy Who Loved the Moon","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Boy Who Loved the Moon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Rino Alaimo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful adaptation of the beloved \u003cem\u003eThe Boy and The Moon\u003c\/em\u003e—winner of multiple international independent film awards—tells the story of a boy who swims the deepest seas and slays the mightiest dragons to win the Moon’s love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Night-black spreads lit with warm, copper-tinged light show the boy diving into the sea for an exquisite pearl, then slaying a dragon for its diamond eye . . . It’s clear that Alaimo is a polished craftsman in both mediums.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"An atmospheric version of the author's prizewinning short film, a lad woos—and ultimately wins—the Moon . . . In video and on paper, the art casts an evocative glow.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It leaves the reader breathless with delight. \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Loved the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e is a transcending experience for children and adults.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Each page is a wonderland of beauty. It may be classed as a children’s book, but it is something for people far beyond the age of childhood and is certainly a booklover’s and collector’s item.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKids’ Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“ . . . A touching tale about a boy and his love of the moon, a love that will not be denied, beautifully illustrated.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKinderlit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A magical hero’s story. Moving and inspiring.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eRick Walton, author of over 100 published children’s books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“The Boy Who Loved the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e is a truly breath-taking story, with themes of love, perseverance and determination . . . This is certainly a book to be treasured.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHoney Bee Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781641704748\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Familius","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40868976033998,"sku":"9781641704748","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_12a2bcee-4f13-4634-a966-2d4b9efe9020.jpg?v=1644224500","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781641704748","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}