--- product_id: 76675104 title: "The 1,000-Year-Old Boy: The captivating tale of friendship and self-discovery for children ages 9+" brand: "ross welford" price: "R372" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/76675104-the-1-000-year-old-boy-the-captivating-tale-friendship store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Perfect gift for young readers Compact & travel-friendly Bestselling, top-ranked read The 1,000-Year-Old Boy: The captivating tale of friendship and self-discovery for children ages 9+ **Brand:** ross welford **Price:** R372 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock a millennium of magic and meaning—don’t miss the story everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The 1,000-Year-Old Boy: The captivating tale of friendship and self-discovery for children ages 9+ by ross welford - **How much does it cost?** R372 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/76675104-the-1-000-year-old-boy-the-captivating-tale-friendship) ## Best For - ross welford enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ross welford brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Gift-Ready Charm:** An ideal present that sparks imagination and meaningful conversations about friendship and self-discovery. - • **Timeless Bestseller:** Ranked #1 in Children's Inventions & Fantasy Adventure categories, a proven crowd-pleaser. - • **Critically Acclaimed:** Praised by bestselling authors and readers alike for its humor, depth, and unforgettable characters. - • **Portable Storytelling:** Compact format designed for on-the-go reading—perfect for busy millennials and their kids. - • **Cross-Generational Appeal:** Loved by readers aged 9 to 1000+, bridging generations with a unique, heartfelt narrative. ## Overview The 1,000-Year-Old Boy is a captivating middle-grade novel by Ross Welford, blending humor, heart, and adventure. It follows Alfie Monk, a boy who’s lived a thousand years, on a quest for friendship and acceptance. With top rankings in children’s fantasy and invention categories, this compact, gift-ready book is a must-have for readers 9 and up seeking a timeless, emotionally rich story. ## Description The astonishing, beautiful new story for all readers of 10 and over from the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of Time Travelling with a Hamster. 'A wonderful story' Kiran Millwood Hargrave. 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. ‘Boasts all the ingredients of a great book: Brave kids, bold storytelling and a blistering plot. Full of humour and heart’ Abi Elphinstone, author of the Dreamsnatcher. ‘The 1000-year-old Boy is a breathtakingly epic story that you won’t be able to put down. In Alfie, Ross Welford has created an unusual and fascinating boy who you are rooting for right from the first word. An original, surprising, moving and compelling read – I loved it’ M. G. Leonard, author of Beetle Boy ‘A wonderful story told with Welford’s trademark warmth, wit and cleverness. Another great read from one of my favourite middle-grade writers’ Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of the Girl of Ink and Stars ‘A cracking story about family and friendship that spans all ages’ Christopher Edge, author of the Many Worlds of Albie Bright ‘Delightful, charming and filled with humour. This is a unique and uplifting tale of a boy who lives a thousand years, yet still remains young at heart’ Peter Bunzl, author of the Cogheart Adventures. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 12.8 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm | | Generic Name | Book | | Importer | HarperCollins Publishers India | | Isbn 10 | 0008256942 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0008256944 | | Item Weight | 294 g | | Language | English | | Net Quantity | 270.00 Grams | | Packer | HarperCollins Publishers India | | Print Length | 400 pages | | Publication Date | 30 January 2018 | | Publisher | HarperCollins | | Reading Age | Customer suggested age: 9 - 12 years | ## 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) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice *by on Reviewed in India 14 June 2026* My son liked it. Can buy for your kids. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank u Author *by on Reviewed in India 10 May 2026* Good story my kid love it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A heart warming read *by on Reviewed in India 31 January 2022* It is a beautifully written book . It is heart warming and it teaches us bravery and caring for others. Reading it was an ineffable experience. 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