THE WAY BACK HOME by Oliver Jeffers

The Way Back Home tells the magical story of a young boy who discovers an airplane in his cupboard and takes off into the sky. At first, the flight goes well — he soars past clouds, stars and planets — until the plane suddenly runs out of petrol and he crashes on the moon. Lonely and stuck, he soon discovers that he isn’t alone after all: a friendly Martian, whose own aircraft is also broken, appears. The two form an unlikely friendship and hatch a clever plan to get the boy back to Earth — and maybe return again. The story explores themes of friendship, problem-solving, and adventure with vibrant illustrations and a gentle, imaginative tone.