--- product_id: 76675104 title: "- The 1,000-Year-Old Boy: The captivating tale of friendship and self-discovery for children ages 9+" price: "VT4402" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/76675104-the-1-000-year-old-boy-the-captivating-tale-friendship store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Captivating magical adventure Perfect gifting choice Compact & travel-friendly - The 1,000-Year-Old Boy: The captivating tale of friendship and self-discovery for children ages 9+ **Price:** VT4402 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock a millennium of magic and friendship—don’t miss out on this epic journey! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** - The 1,000-Year-Old Boy: The captivating tale of friendship and self-discovery for children ages 9+ - **How much does it cost?** VT4402 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/76675104-the-1-000-year-old-boy-the-captivating-tale-friendship) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Adventure in Every Page:** Dive into a gripping tale blending magic, friendship, and self-discovery. - • **Cross-Generational Appeal:** A story that resonates from age 9 to 1000, sparking connection and reflection. - • **Travel-Ready Storytelling:** Compact size makes it perfect for reading on the go. - • **A Timeless Gift for Young Minds:** Ideal for gifting to inspire imagination and wonder. - • **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** Ranked #1 in multiple categories with over 5,000 glowing reviews. ## Overview The 1,000-Year-Old Boy is a bestselling, award-winning children’s book blending fantasy and emotional depth. Perfectly sized for travel and gifting, it tells the captivating story of Alfie, a boy with an ancient soul, navigating magical worlds and timeless friendships. Praised for its humor, heart, and masterful storytelling, it’s a must-read for ages 9+ and beyond. ## Description From the Publisher Into the Sideways World The whole world was heading for war when Manny Weaver and I went through a ‘grey hole’ to another world. Till then, I didn’t believe in magic. Fairies, witches, magic spells, strange lands with talking animals, monsters with three heads and potions to turn you into a giant? Even when I was very little, I knew all that stuff wasn’t real. Then I encountered Manny, and the strange animal we called a ‘cog’, and the brother who I’d never met because he died before I was born. I rode through a lightning storm on a flying jet ski, and lived in a World Without War. And so now, if you ask me if I believe in magic? Let’s just say I’m not so sure. Praise for Time Travelling with a Hamster 'The gripping suspense truly makes time fly… the book’s heart and humour are hard to resist.' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild 'Extremely clever and totally engaging.' The Irish Times 'Intelligent, well crafted and impressive.' The Sunday Times 'Touching, silly and exciting by turns, this thrilling little book is an inventive take on time travel for children. Sure to be a hit with fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder … an unforgettable, madcap story from a bright new talent in Children’s fiction.’ Waterstones 'A touching tale of family, grief and love.' Daily Express 'With intriguing twists from start to finish, this story is a real roller coaster of emotions. It warmed my heart and filled my head with wonder! A fast, funny and really satisfying read that sparks your imagination.' Joseph, 10 Review: An epic saga & a magical jar with humour,emotion,miracle and only magic. - REVIEW: For it's astonishing blurb, unique concept and beautiful cover, I picked the book. I hoped it would be just a good enough book but the result is completely different. After my lightening fast read,finishing the novel, I have realised that I am still in its fever and drowning into its magical land. So basically the book is story of a 1000 year old boy - Alve Monk aka Alfie, a 1000 year old woman - mum of Alfie and a 1000 year old cat Biffa. Believe me I am not joking! The author tales the story of 1000 years and how Alfie meet Roxy and Aidan and how the system change. I won't say anything as I can't spoil the story line but I want to tell the story, to everyone, to my beloved ones, in a stormy magical evening. But I can't, so I am requesting to pick the book and make yourself feel like me. Ha ha! With the very first line, I recognized that it gonna be epic. Every dialogues are covered with great humour, the characters are so real that you can relate with it properly. The storytelling is just master class. While reading you can feel yourself in an ancient land or in the cloud or in the vast sea or in a child's passionate garage. The author created some unbelievable beautiful character. No word for Alfie as he is the hero but how he portraits the lovely, smart, intellectual, little girl Roxy and the typical boy Aidan, deserve hats off. The plot was so much gripping and full of extravaganza. It never tell a fairy tale or a fantasy story, you can relate your family with their family, your lifestyle and thought with their and you can fell the pain of that thousand years old heart. The story portraits the very fact of ignorance in a disguise of a magic. You will laugh,cry,love,hate and think. The story is emotional, moving and magnificent. Epic Saga of a brave boy with an ancient soul. Can't describe my inner filling here in such a small boundary. It's epic and it is beyond of the rules. A inspiring, delightful, brilliantly crafted story. So If you are 12 year old or 44 years old or 70 years old or '1000 years old!',please peak the book and drown in the magical world. A must read. Overall Rating: 5/5 Review: Need to read - Amazing ## Features - Ideal for Gifting - Great one for reading - Compact for travelling ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #744 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Historical Romance for Young Adults #1 in Children's Books on Inventions & Inventors #1 in History of Science for Young Adults | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 5,318 Reviews | ## Images ![- The 1,000-Year-Old Boy: The captivating tale of friendship and self-discovery for children ages 9+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71EiL4sgrqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An epic saga & a magical jar with humour,emotion,miracle and only magic. *by B***L on 9 June 2018* REVIEW: For it's astonishing blurb, unique concept and beautiful cover, I picked the book. I hoped it would be just a good enough book but the result is completely different. After my lightening fast read,finishing the novel, I have realised that I am still in its fever and drowning into its magical land. So basically the book is story of a 1000 year old boy - Alve Monk aka Alfie, a 1000 year old woman - mum of Alfie and a 1000 year old cat Biffa. Believe me I am not joking! The author tales the story of 1000 years and how Alfie meet Roxy and Aidan and how the system change. I won't say anything as I can't spoil the story line but I want to tell the story, to everyone, to my beloved ones, in a stormy magical evening. But I can't, so I am requesting to pick the book and make yourself feel like me. Ha ha! With the very first line, I recognized that it gonna be epic. Every dialogues are covered with great humour, the characters are so real that you can relate with it properly. The storytelling is just master class. While reading you can feel yourself in an ancient land or in the cloud or in the vast sea or in a child's passionate garage. The author created some unbelievable beautiful character. No word for Alfie as he is the hero but how he portraits the lovely, smart, intellectual, little girl Roxy and the typical boy Aidan, deserve hats off. The plot was so much gripping and full of extravaganza. It never tell a fairy tale or a fantasy story, you can relate your family with their family, your lifestyle and thought with their and you can fell the pain of that thousand years old heart. The story portraits the very fact of ignorance in a disguise of a magic. You will laugh,cry,love,hate and think. The story is emotional, moving and magnificent. Epic Saga of a brave boy with an ancient soul. Can't describe my inner filling here in such a small boundary. It's epic and it is beyond of the rules. A inspiring, delightful, brilliantly crafted story. So If you are 12 year old or 44 years old or 70 years old or '1000 years old!',please peak the book and drown in the magical world. A must read. Overall Rating: 5/5 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Need to read *by B***T on 10 March 2026* Amazing ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing for children *by R***L on 15 May 2022* It’s a really interesting book and there are many adventures in it but I have a suggestion that the story should go year by year instead of going to future and then into the past ## Frequently Bought Together - The 1,000-year-old Boy - Time Traveling with a Hamster - The Kid Who Came From Space --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/76675104-the-1-000-year-old-boy-the-captivating-tale-friendship](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/76675104-the-1-000-year-old-boy-the-captivating-tale-friendship) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*