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The Boy Who Loved the Moon - by Rino Alaimo (Paperback)

The Boy Who Loved the Moon - by  Rino Alaimo (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>This beautiful adaptation of the beloved <em>The Boy and The Moon</em>--winner of multiple international independent film awards--tells the story of a boy who swims the deepest seas and slays the mightiest dragons to win the Moon's love.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>This beautiful adaptation of the beloved <em>The Boy and The Moon</em>--winner of multiple international independent film awards--tells the story of a boy who swims the deepest seas and slays the mightiest dragons to win the Moon's love.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Night-black spreads lit with warm, copper-tinged light show the boy diving into the sea for an exquisite pearl, then slaying a dragon for its diamond eye . . . It's clear that Alaimo is a polished craftsman in both mediums." <br> --<b><i>Publishers Weekly</i></b> <p/> "An atmospheric version of the author's prizewinning short film, a lad woos--and ultimately wins--the Moon . . . In video and on paper, the art casts an evocative glow." <br> --<b><i>Kirkus Review</i></b></p><p>"It leaves the reader breathless with delight. <i>The Boy Who Loved the Moon</i> is a transcending experience for children and adults." <br> --<b><i>Midwest Book Review</i></b></p><p>"Each page is a wonderland of beauty. It may be classed as a children's book, but it is something for people far beyond the age of childhood and is certainly a booklover's and collector's item." <br> --<b><i>Kids' Book Review</i></b></p><p>" . . . A touching tale about a boy and his love of the moon, a love that will not be denied, beautifully illustrated." <br> --<b><i>Kinderlit</i></b></p><p>"A magical hero's story. Moving and inspiring." <br> --<b>Rick Walton, author of over 100 published children's books</b></p><p><i>"The Boy Who Loved the Moon</i> is a truly breath-taking story, with themes of love, perseverance and determination . . . This is certainly a book to be treasured." <br> --<b><i>Honey Bee Books</i></b></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Rino Alaimo is an award-winning cartoonist and filmmaker. He holds a degree in art history from the University of Genoa in Italy. He resides in Italy.

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