The astonishing and beautiful tale of Alfie Monk. Like any other teenage boy in most instances, except for his age: Alfie is 1,000 years and remembers the last Viking invasion of England. When everything he knows and loves is suddenly destroyed in a fire, Alfie embarks on a mission to find friendship, acceptance, and a different way to live. From the bestselling and the Costa-shortlisted author of "Time Travelling With A Hamster". Ages: 9+

Ross Welford was a journalist and television producer before becoming a full-time writer. He lives in London with his wife, children, a border collie and several tropical fish.