The building boy
Montgomery, Ross (Fiction writer)
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The building boy
by Montgomery, Ross (Fiction writer)
Published
2017
Publisher
Faber & Faber Children’s
Pages
30
ISBN-13
9780571314102
ISBN-10
0571314104
Description
All at once, it was as if the stars leapt closer. Grandma grabbed the boy, raising him high above the rooftiles on her head. She was alive! The boy's grandma was a famous architect. Her garden is still full of old building materials. Unwilling to accept she has gone, the boy builds a giant structure from the bricks and girders he finds. And then Grandma comes to life! The boy is whisked away on an epic adventure across fields, through oceans and atop roofs. But where is Grandma taking him? Beautiful, thrilling and extremely moving: the extraordinary debut picture book from much-loved author, Ross Montgomery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The building boy?
This edition of The building boy has approximately 30 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The building boy?
For most readers, The building boy typically takes between 38m and 25m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 7,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 30m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 1 day • Estimated word count: 7,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The building boy?
The estimated word count for The building boy is approximately 7,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The building boy?
The building boy was written by Montgomery, Ross (Fiction writer).
When was The building boy published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.