Description
An ordinary kid is about to become an EXTRAORDINARY hero in The Boy with Wings, an action-packed adventure by comedy legend Lenny Henry.
Wings? Check.
A super-cool, super-secret past? Check.
An impossible mission to save the world from a fur-ocious enemy? Check.
When Tunde sprouts wings and learns he's all that stands between Earth and total destruction, suddenly school is the least of his problems. Luckily, his rag-tag group of pals have got his back, and with his new powers, Tunde is ready to fly in the face of danger.
So what if he can't even stand up to the school bully? He's the boy with wings - this is his destiny.
No pressure then. . .
Lenny Henry's funny first novel is for readers of 9 to 12, illustrated throughout by Keenon Ferrell. Includes an exclusive comic book adventure illustrated by Mark Buckingham.
About the Author
Sir Lenny Henry has risen from being a star on children's television to becoming one of Britain's best known comedians, as well as a writer, philanthropist and award-winning actor. He is co-founder of Comic Relief. Lenny is a strong advocate for diversity, is the author of The Boy With Wings, and has co-written the book Access All Areas: The Diversity Manifesto for TV and Beyond.
Keenon Ferrell is an illustrator and animator based in NYC. He makes artwork inspired by music, fashion, and sports. He also has a love for storytelling, fantasy and history which can be seen throughout his work. Keenon's clients include; Netflix, Capital One, StoryCorps, Sony Music Entertainment to name a few.
Mark Buckingham has been creating comics for thirty-five years, building a reputation for design, storytelling and a chameleon-like diversity of art styles. He is best known as the regular artist on Bill Willingham's multiple award-winning Fables series and for his work with Neil Gaiman on Miracleman, Sandman, and Death. He previously collaborated with Lenny Henry on his memoir Who Am I, Again?
Reviews
This book is as laugh-out-loud funny as you'd expect, but it's also packed with super-charged thrills, characters you really care about and a whole lot of heart. I think The Boy With Wings is the start of something really special * Bestselling author and illustrator Nadia Shireen *
Hilarious and heartfelt ... interwoven with messages about family, friendship, courage and belonging * The Guardian *
... Always looking for genuinely laugh out loud funny books and [The Boy with Wings] 100% delivered. THANK YOU. * Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good *
Apart from getting picked on by school bullies, Tunde is an ordinary boy - so why do his mum and dad insist he must never run, or do sports? When a mysterious peril threatens Earth and Tunde suddenly sprouts wings, everything starts to become clear. Hilarious and heartfelt * Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian *
Henry's first book for children is as funny as might be expected but it's also quietly thoughtful and poignant, examining ideas of heritage, family, love and belonging in a way that lifts the Chosen One troupe out of the territory of cliche * Books for Keeps *
It's a delightful romp of a tale - addressing issues of racism, diversity and refugees face on. * School Librarian *
It's a fast-paced adventure with video game-like qualities that will have you immersed with all the baked treats of a Masterchef getting the ingredients wrong . . . This book is a feast for the senses and one of the best books of the year. * Vincent Ripley *
Book Information
ISBN 9781529067842
Author Lenny Henry
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Series The Boy With Wings series
Weight(grams) 156g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 130mm * 17mm
