The Most Boring Book Ever

Written by Brandon Sanderson · Illustrated by Kazu Kibuishi

An ordinary boy's day turns into an unexpected adventure with dragons and pirates. Boring? Think again.

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48 pages· 131 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~120L

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Bookroo's summary

An ordinary boy's mundane afternoon of homework and chores is upended by a thrilling adventure. As dragons soar and pirates maraud, the boy finds himself in a world where the extraordinary lurks behind the ordinary. Will he embrace the chaos or stick to his routine? Dive into a whimsical journey where the line between reality and fantasy blurs, and discover if the most boring book ever is truly as dull as it claims. With enchanting illustrations and a clever narrative, this tale promises surprises at every turn. What secrets lie beyond the mundane?

From the publisher

NEW FROM MEGA-BESTSELLING DUO: BRANDON SANDERSON, AUTHOR OF THE WAY OF KINGSKAZU KIBUISHI, CREATOR OF AMULET… An imaginative picture book for the whole family about an ordinary boy who is having an ordinary afternoon…until an unexpected adventure takes him by surprise. #1 New York Times-bestselling creators Brandon Sanderson and Kazu Kibuishi have teamed up, for the first time, to create a breathtaking picture book with enchanting illustrations for readers young and old…. In this humorous epic adventure, a boy is, on the one hand, having a very ordinary day. He does his math homework, his chores, and takes a nap….all while a surprising adventure unfolds around him involving pirates, dragons, and other unexpected perils. With clever interplay between text and art and an expansive, imaginative arc, this modern classic is a landmark fantasy picture book perfect for fans of Hugo Cabret and After the Fall.

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