Boy Who Loved the Moon

(Paperback)

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This beautiful adaptation of the beloved The Boy and The Moon winner of multiple international independent film awardstells the story of a boy who swims the deepest seas and slays the mightiest dragons to win the Moons love.

Reviews

"Night-black spreads lit with warm, copper-tinged light show the boy diving into the sea for an exquisite pearl, then slaying a dragon for its diamond eye . . . Its clear that Alaimo is a polished craftsman in both mediums."
Publishers Weekly

"An atmospheric version of the author's prizewinning short film, a lad woosand ultimately winsthe Moon . . .In video and on paper, the art casts an evocative glow."
Kirkus Review

"It leaves the reader breathless with delight.The Boy Who Loved the Moonis a transcending experience for children and adults."
Midwest Book Review

Each page is a wonderland of beauty. It may be classed as a childrens book, but it is something for people far beyond the age of childhood and is certainly a booklovers and collectors item.
Kids Book Review

. . . A touching tale about a boy and his love of the moon, a love that will not be denied, beautifully illustrated.
Kinderlit

A magical heros story. Moving and inspiring.
Rick Walton, author of over 100 published childrens books

The Boy Who Loved the Moonis a truly breath-taking story, with themesof love, perseverance and determination . . . This is certainly a book to be treasured.
Honey Bee Books

Author Bio

Rino Alaimo is an award-winning cartoonist and filmmaker. He holds a degree in art history from the University of Genoa in Italy. He resides in Italy.