There are stories about people who want to live forever.
This is not one of those stories.
This is a story about someone who wants to stop…
Alfie Monk is like any other nearly teenage boy – except he’s 1,000 years old and can remember the last Viking invasion of England.
Obviously no one believes him.
So when everything Alfie knows and loves is destroyed in a fire, and the modern world comes crashing in, Alfie embarks on a mission to find friendship, acceptance, and a different way to live…
… which means finding a way to make sure he will eventually die.
Scott, Y9 says:
I enjoyed this book a lot and think the concept is great. However, the switch between perspectives is quite off-putting as the only noticeable difference is that the font is slightly different. People of most ages would enjoy it and it is generally a good book.
Evie, Y7 says:
The story was interesting but hard to follow at times when it switched between two people’s perspectives.
Nelly, Y7 says:
Alfie Monk is basically a teenage boy, except for one thing. He can remember the day the Vikings invaded Britain, in person! When everything he loves goes up in flames, the modern world fills him up and eventually, like everyone else, he needs to die.
Caitlin, Y8 says:
This book is about friendship and although it is impossible for anyone to live for 1000 years the author makes it seem very real and possible.
Tommy, Y7 says:
I really liked this book. It was about trying to fit in. At times it was funny, yet really deep at others. It was really interesting reading a book where the character has 1011 years of memories.
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