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The Way Back Home (The Boy #3)
When a boy discovers a single-propeller airplane in his closet, he does what any young adventurer would do: He flies it into outer space! Millions of miles from Earth, the plane begins to sputter and quake, its fuel tank on empty. The boy executes a daring landing on the moon . . . but there’s no telling what kind of slimy, slithering, tentacled, fangtoothed monsters lurk...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
April 10th 2008
by Philomel
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The Way Back Home is both beautifully written and illustrated. I like the fact that children could relate to the emotions of the young boy who flies an aeroplane that he finds to the Moon. Once he is there he realises her is stuck, far away from home. The story explores the problem of feeling fear and loneliness and offers the resolution of a friend called Martin, who is also from another World and stuck on the Moon. The two boys become friends and work as a team to ensure their safe return home...more
‘The Way Back Home’ by Oliver Jeffers was the first book I used when I taught on my first teaching practice in a reception class. I used this book within a short series of lessons, due to its link to the half term cross curricular topic of space. Overall I found this book easy to use and the pupils within the class engaged and ultimately enjoyed the story, it is also a story which my daughter enjoys listening too of a bed time.
The story focuses on a boy who one day finds an aeroplane in his cupb...more
The story focuses on a boy who one day finds an aeroplane in his cupb...more
The Way Back Home is another classic book from the brilliant Oliver Jeffers. In this story, a boy who finds an aeroplane in the back of his cupboard decides to take it out and finds himself stranded on the moon when it runs out of petrol. He does not feel alone and afraid for long however, as a Martian also breaks down on the moon when his engine breaks down. The two make friends and together help each other to fix their vehicles and find their way home.
Themes of invention, friendship and trave...more
Themes of invention, friendship and trave...more
I discovered this one last week in an RE seminar and instantly loved it. The art is sumptuous and quirky and its a really nice story about friendship and helping each other out. A small boy finds an aeroplane in his cupboard, goes for a wee flight and crashes on the moon. During the night a tiny martian has a similar accident and loses control of his spaceship also ending up on the same rocky satellite. The two are initially fearful of one another but become friends when they realise they have t...more
A little boy finds an aeroplane in his cupboard he takes it out to play, the aeroplane takes of the ground and goes up into the sky. Suddenly he runs out of petrol and get stuck on the moon what is he to do? he was all alone and afraid then his torch started to fade. Someone else was also stuck on the moon a big green Martian, they both heard noises and were very scared..However they were not alone anymore and took comfort in this as they had each other. They thought of ways to fix each other’s...more
This book tells the story of a boy and a Martian who both get stuck on the moon, and then work together to fix their aeroplane and spaceship so they can both travel back home. At one point in the story, the boy jumps from the moon, into the sea on earth and swims back home. He rests for a while and watches his favourite TV programme, but then remembers he needs to go back to rescue the Martian.
I would read this to a Year 3 class. It would be possible to use this book to introduce the following t...more
I would read this to a Year 3 class. It would be possible to use this book to introduce the following t...more
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Jeffers, O. (2007). The Way Back Home. New York: Philomel Books.
9780399250743
Irish author Oliver Jeffers shares the imaginative story of a young boy who discovers an airplane in his closet. The boy flies to the moon, but runs out of gas while he’s up in the sky. Stuck on the moon, the boy meets a Martian who is having spaceship problems.
This is a wonderful book to help children with fears of the dark, being alone or the unknown while also sharing the importance of friendship to help children thr...more
9780399250743
Irish author Oliver Jeffers shares the imaginative story of a young boy who discovers an airplane in his closet. The boy flies to the moon, but runs out of gas while he’s up in the sky. Stuck on the moon, the boy meets a Martian who is having spaceship problems.
This is a wonderful book to help children with fears of the dark, being alone or the unknown while also sharing the importance of friendship to help children thr...more
The Way Back Home has big dark illustration that I believe goes well with the story of the book. Because of this the book drew me in and even further when reading the book. The Way back home is about a boy who has a great imagination, finding a propeller airplane in his wardrobe. With this the boy decides to fly to the moon and finds that he has run out of petrol, being on his own he is slightly scared and lonely. He meets a Martian who is also stuck on the other side of the moon and also needs...more
Обожавам рисунките на Оливър Джеферс, особено по-новите. Тези са от старите, но също са красиви.
С две думи: момченце намира самолет в килера - не помни преди да го е виждал, нито знае как е попаднал там, но нали е там - решава да го издигне във въздуха. Момчето лети, лети и лети все по-нависоко, а когато горивото му свършва, е принудено да кацне на Луната. Тук историята от сладурско-забавна става страшно-приключенска, защото по същото време на горната страна на Луната аварийно се приземява един...more
С две думи: момченце намира самолет в килера - не помни преди да го е виждал, нито знае как е попаднал там, но нали е там - решава да го издигне във въздуха. Момчето лети, лети и лети все по-нависоко, а когато горивото му свършва, е принудено да кацне на Луната. Тук историята от сладурско-забавна става страшно-приключенска, защото по същото време на горната страна на Луната аварийно се приземява един...more
Rachel is a fan of Oliver Jeffers and his book The Way Back Home didn't disappoint.
The story follows a boy who happens to find an airplane in his closet. And though he doesn't remember leaving an airplane there, he decides to go for a ride. Guess he should have checked the fuel gauge because he promptly runs out of gas and makes an emergency landing on the moon. Luckily, an alien promptly has to make an emergency landing as well and the two becomes friends and help each other out.
Layla wasn't a...more
The story follows a boy who happens to find an airplane in his closet. And though he doesn't remember leaving an airplane there, he decides to go for a ride. Guess he should have checked the fuel gauge because he promptly runs out of gas and makes an emergency landing on the moon. Luckily, an alien promptly has to make an emergency landing as well and the two becomes friends and help each other out.
Layla wasn't a...more
This book tells the story of a young boy who finds a plane, flies it to the moon and gets stuck. It explores many feelings such as the little boy feeling alone and afraid. A Martian also end up stuck on the moon also and they find each other and realise that they are not alone anymore. They work together to get home safely. In doing so they become friends and worry will they ever see each other again when they are ready to go home. The book explores the development of relationships and friendshi...more
The Way Back Home by Oliver Jeffers is such a cute book, that I truly enjoyed from start to finish. The illustrations are full of color and are well constructed to catch any child's eye. They were created with watercolor, graphite, and collage on paper. The book tells a story of a little boy and a Martian who both end up getting stuck on the moon. Throughout the story, they work together to fix their airplane and spaceship so they can both get back home. As they work together they form a friends...more
My toddler (was 3 when she first heard this book) absolutely LOVED it!! It grasped her attention straight away. The funny illustrations are lovely although to be honest, when I first read it I didn't think much of it. But she found it great and would be 'the' bedtime book. So I have since bought 3 more of the Olver Jeffers range and plan to buy the others. She loves them. Great read, easy to follow storyline and just a lovely read. I didn't write the story as there are loads of reviews who tell...more
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Jeffers uses mixed media (but still features the watercolor paintings that I love) to bring the boy's imagination to life in this new book. One day the boy was putting things back in his closet and he found a life sized airplane. (I never found stuff like this in my closet... granted I never really put my things away either.)
He takes it out for a spin and of course it's a perfect lift off. The boy soars as high as he can before his place runs out of fuel. "Now th...more
Jeffers uses mixed media (but still features the watercolor paintings that I love) to bring the boy's imagination to life in this new book. One day the boy was putting things back in his closet and he found a life sized airplane. (I never found stuff like this in my closet... granted I never really put my things away either.)
He takes it out for a spin and of course it's a perfect lift off. The boy soars as high as he can before his place runs out of fuel. "Now th...more
Another awesome book by Oliver Jeffers. This one follows a boy who finds an airplane in his closet and flies it so high that he runs out of fuel and lands on the moon, unable to get back. Luckily for him, a little martian has a similar problem with his spaceship, and the two must brainstorm to figure out how to solve both their problems. This is perfect for a friend-themed storytime. I loved the rich watercolors, the large amount of empty space on the pages, and the textured backgrounds.
This book is a perfect example of the science fiction/fantasy genre! It goes through the imagination of a little boy and an airplane that he finds in his closet. It's suspenseful and intriguing and it will keep children entertained and predicting events all the way through! This story is also great for showing friendship and adventure. It introduces kids to space and helps them use their imagination. This picture book is great!
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When a boy finds an airplane in his closet, he takes it for a ride. When he ends up crash-landing on the moon, he finds a friend in a little alien who has also crash landed. Making new friends and helping each other is the name of this game.
Accompanied by Jeffers' quirky, but expressive illustrations, this book is incredibly charming.
A bit long for a readaloud for toddlers, but perhaps for a preschool?
Accompanied by Jeffers' quirky, but expressive illustrations, this book is incredibly charming.
A bit long for a readaloud for toddlers, but perhaps for a preschool?
Cheery, matter-of-fact narration and gorgeous fridge-door worthy art give us a mind's eye view of one whopping lunar adventure in this beautiful tale of space travel, spunk and solidarity.
You can listen in on our chat about this book on our Just One More Book! Children's Book Podcast.
You can listen in on our chat about this book on our Just One More Book! Children's Book Podcast.
Again, the illustrations are pretty incredible for being so minimalistic.
However, I feel like this story is somewhat of a riff off "Lost and Found" but not as strong. Surprisingly he wrote this after "Lost and Found". There is a bit of an extra layer here dealing with overcoming differences to become friends and helping each other.
The ending is a nice touch.
Very subtle.
However, I feel like this story is somewhat of a riff off "Lost and Found" but not as strong. Surprisingly he wrote this after "Lost and Found". There is a bit of an extra layer here dealing with overcoming differences to become friends and helping each other.
The ending is a nice touch.
Very subtle.
This is a fun and adventurous story, featuring the young boy who also stars in Lost and Found, How to Catch a Star and Up and Down. It's fantastic and the illustrations are a lot of fun. We enjoyed reading this book together.
This is my favorite book that the author/illustrator Jeffers has produced. I have an adventurous spirit, and this book was clearly written for my ilk.
There was something beautiful and uplifting about the young protagonist who decided he would make an airplane from home-found parts. And then take it to outer-space. Adventure, creativity, and imagination abound.
After this already awesome awesomeness, the boy bumps into an alien and the author works in cooperation and friendship. Finally, there i...more
There was something beautiful and uplifting about the young protagonist who decided he would make an airplane from home-found parts. And then take it to outer-space. Adventure, creativity, and imagination abound.
After this already awesome awesomeness, the boy bumps into an alien and the author works in cooperation and friendship. Finally, there i...more
A boy discovers an airplane in his closet, so he takes an adventure to space. He runs out of fuel and lands on the moon, but soon he was not alone. He made a friend and they helped each other get home. This story lets students use their imagination and look at how similar people can be even if they are from different worlds. Good for age’s pre-k through 2nd grade.
A charming story about a little boy who flies to the moon on his toy airplane and gets stuck up there. How will he get back to Earth. Well, along comes a Martian, but he too gets stuck on the moon and can’t get down. So, the two of them figure out a strategy for getting the boy back to earth and the Martian back to his planet. Great story.
Along with, How to Catch a Star, this is one of my favourites. Again, ridiculous means used to try and get back home (my favourite is when he is stuck on the moon with the alien (!) and needs to get something so he goes DOWN TO EARTH (where he wants to get to) only to come back up to the moon and be stuck again. LOL. I love it.
This sequel to Lost and Found is another great story about an imaginative boy finding friendship even in the oddest places. He gets stuck on the moon, as one is wont to do when one finds an airplane in a closet, and finds a martian in a similar situation. They help each other out and part ways, friends.
I love it!
I love it!
Torben has recently been playing a lot of moon-ranger and moon-doggie with our boston terrier, Fenway. I thought this an appropriate Christmas present to fit the theme. Although I find the story to be a little slow, the illustrations are so beautiful that I can't help but love it.
A little boy becomes stranded on the moon and a young martian helps him return home again. The Earthling returns the favor when the little Martian boy becomes stranded. Nice illustrations and a sweet story just right for preschoolers that teaches cooperation and working together.
Brilliant, whimsical book for little boys.
This is a story of adventure, problem solving and friendship. Albie enjoys it a great deal, and as the reading parent, it is my favourite of his collection. The pictures are simple, but hilariously expressive.
Great board book.
This is a story of adventure, problem solving and friendship. Albie enjoys it a great deal, and as the reading parent, it is my favourite of his collection. The pictures are simple, but hilariously expressive.
Great board book.
My son loves this story and I read it to him several times a week. He discusses the pictures in his own 'baby-babble' way with me and he's excited by the story every single time. He even does a sad face at the relevant times.
Definitely a firm favourite in our household.
Definitely a firm favourite in our household.
Jun 09, 2011
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I thought this one was hilarious. And adorable. I so much enjoy the child-like innocence of these stories.
6/8/11
Our summer school theme is NASA and space this year. So, I am teaching fiction and non-fiction about the moon, stars, and aliens. We have lots and lots of cool plans. For example, we are designing our own life-sized aliens, having spaceship races (decorated Frisbee), writing poems about what the moon is really made of: green cheese, milk, white chocolate, a pearl... Their ideas are va...more
6/8/11
Our summer school theme is NASA and space this year. So, I am teaching fiction and non-fiction about the moon, stars, and aliens. We have lots and lots of cool plans. For example, we are designing our own life-sized aliens, having spaceship races (decorated Frisbee), writing poems about what the moon is really made of: green cheese, milk, white chocolate, a pearl... Their ideas are va...more
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Oliver Jeffers makes art.
From figurative painting and installation to illustration and picture-book making, his work has been exhibited in New York, Dublin, London, Sydney, Washington DC, Belfast and elsewhere.
A co-founder of the art collective OAR, their exhibitions include 9 days in Belfast, book and the award winning BUILDING.
Illustration clients include Orange UK, Lavazza, Sony PSP, RCA Recor...more
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From figurative painting and installation to illustration and picture-book making, his work has been exhibited in New York, Dublin, London, Sydney, Washington DC, Belfast and elsewhere.
A co-founder of the art collective OAR, their exhibitions include 9 days in Belfast, book and the award winning BUILDING.
Illustration clients include Orange UK, Lavazza, Sony PSP, RCA Recor...more
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