Product Description
A boy lives alone at the End of the World, hunting for treasure with old maps, finding fossils and whistling tunes. It's a peaceful, contemplative life and the boy is content. That is, until Mr Shimmer, Professional Visionary, arrives - with men and machines in tow - and decides to turn his paradise into a flashy tourist trap full of endless fun...
About the Author
M. T. Anderson is the author of several critically acclaimed young adult novels including Burger Wuss, Thirsty and the celebrated satire, Feed, which won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. He teaches creative writing at university level and lives in Massachusetts, USA. Kevin Hawkes is the illustrator of many picture books, including City Circus and Weslandia, which was Commended for the 1999 Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives in Maine, USA.