The Boy Who Woke the Sun

Eleven-year-old Elliot is having a dismal pandemic summer when suddenly he’s caught in the bubble of one of his own dreams and transported to another world, controlled by evil butterflies where the sun doesn’t shine. Along with his octopus sidekick, Elliot discovers the reason for these butterflies-gone-wrong, and realizes that things must be set right if he is ever to find his way home. An epic middle-grade fantasy about discovering your true path.

“…a BEAUTIFUL book that made us feel as though we had pulled one of our favourite classics off the shelf!”
     -Alan Barillaro, Academy Award-winning director of Piper 

“In clear language that steers the young reader clearly through the complicated plot, the author has created an utterly compelling and believable other world.  The appealing hero and his hilarious octopus friend are memorable characters, and the serious environmental theme is balanced by the story’s humour and joy.”
     -Kit Pearson, Governor General’s Literary Award-winning author and member of the Order of Canada