An affectionately illustrated bedtime story with witty wordplay that will also make grownup readers smile The TimesThere once was a boy called Jeremy GraceWho had a remarkable interest in space.He was quiet and shy very often aloneJust him and his dog spending time on their own.Jeremy dreams of journeying through space but nobody believes in him . . . Nobody that is but Maxwell his incredible dancing dog who encourages him to reach for the stars. The pair embark on an outofthisworld adventure but when they are faced with an incoming comet catastrophe it takes bravery daring and a little bit of dancing to save the day.Heartwarming and inspirational with a touch of magic this readaloud rhyming picturebook story encourages children to follow their dreams.This is the picture book debut from John Boyne the author of the globally bestselling multimillioncopy classic The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. The illustrations are by awardwinning rising star Ashling Lindsay.John Boyne The Bookseller bestseller May 2024