The Boy With Wings

By Sir Lenny Henry, Keenon Ferrell (Illustrator), Mark Buckingham (Illustrator)

Part of the The Boy With Wings series

A boy discovers wings and must save the world from a mysterious threat.

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208 pages

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Bookroo's summary

On his twelfth birthday, Tunde's life takes a wild turn when he sprouts wings. With Earth in peril, he must embrace his destiny as a hero. Joined by his loyal friends, Tunde faces an impossible mission against a formidable enemy. Can he rise to the challenge and save the world, or will his newfound powers falter? Dive into this thrilling adventure where an ordinary boy becomes extraordinary, and discover the secrets of his past. With danger looming, Tunde must soar above his fears and confront his destiny.

From the publisher

It’s Tunde’s twelfth birthday and he’s in for a surprise . . . he sprouts wings! Along with his friends, Tunde must save the world. Readers will adore Lenny Henry’s first middle grade book, The Boy with Wings, that’s packed with captivating illustrations by Keenon Ferrell. Plus, it includes an exclusive comic book adventure illustrated by Mark Buckingham! An ordinary kid is about to become an EXTRAORDINARY hero!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. . . This illustrated book also includes an exclusive comic in the back!

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