How to Live Forever
By Colin Thompson
The Story
A boy living among the Quinces in a vast, mystical library sneaks out at night when the shelves come alive, searching for a missing, legendary book: How To Live Forever.
Why It's Special
For kids who'd rather explore a library after closing time than during story hour, this one turns the hush of bookshelves into something alive and strange.
- Big idea: Some things we search for — like living forever — matter less than the search itself, and the world you discover along the way.
- Vibes: dreamlike, hushed, mysterious, quietly philosophical
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy stories set in secret, magical worlds
- like to pore over detailed illustrations again and again
- are drawn to quests and hidden objects
- respond well to quieter, thoughtful bedtime stories
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & setting: What do you think it's like living among the Quinces in the cookery section of the library?
- Imagination: What do you picture happening in the library at night when it comes alive?
- Curiosity: Why do you think Peter wants to find the book called How To Live Forever?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever explored somewhere quiet, like a library, and imagined it coming to life?
- Big ideas: If you could live forever, would you want to? Why or why not?