The Boy With 17 Senses | Hardcover

The Boy with 17 Senses by Sheila Grau

Author: Sheila Grau
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 250
Published: 13 September 2016

The Boy with 17 Senses by Sheila Grau is a delightfully imaginative middle-grade fantasy adventure that takes young readers on an unforgettable journey across extraordinary worlds. Filled with humour, mystery and heart, this captivating novel explores the power of friendship, courage and self-discovery through a truly original concept that will spark every child's imagination.

On the unusual planet of Yipsmix, everyone experiences life through seventeen extraordinary senses. When young Jaq Rollop is forced to sell his only friend, he unknowingly exchanges it for a mysterious key that opens a portal to an entirely different world—Earth. Suddenly surrounded by unfamiliar sights, sounds and experiences, Jaq must navigate a place unlike anything he has ever known while facing unexpected dangers and discovering what truly matters.

About This Book

Combining fast-paced adventure with inventive world-building, The Boy with 17 Senses offers readers a fresh take on fantasy fiction. Sheila Grau creates a magical story filled with memorable characters, surprising twists and imaginative settings that encourage curiosity, empathy and creative thinking.

Perfect for readers aged 8–12, this engaging novel balances humour, excitement and emotional depth while exploring themes of friendship, bravery, belonging and personal growth. Fans of magical adventures and imaginative fantasy worlds will find themselves immersed from the very first page.

Why You'll Love This Book

• A highly original fantasy adventure with imaginative world-building.
• Features a brave and relatable young hero.
• Filled with humour, mystery and magical surprises.
• Explores friendship, courage, belonging and self-discovery.
• Fast-paced storytelling that keeps young readers engaged.
• Perfect for fans of middle-grade fantasy adventures.

Perfect For

• Children aged 8–12 years
• Fans of fantasy and magical adventures
• Middle-grade fiction readers
• Readers who enjoy imaginative worlds and quirky storytelling
• School and personal libraries
• Gifting to young readers who love adventure stories

The Boy with 17 Senses is a wonderfully imaginative fantasy that celebrates courage, friendship and the excitement of discovering new worlds, making it an excellent choice for young readers who love magical adventures and unforgettable characters.