The boys - Lauren Ace

The boys had been friends for as long as they could rememberand a little while before that. They were like brothers.

Follow the adventures of four boys as they grow up, forming bonds of friendship to last a lifetime - even if they are occasionally put to the test

From the creators of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner, The Girls.

"Gentle, tender and joyful..." - Guardian

"...a nostalgic story with a refreshingly modern feel." - Daily Telegraph

"The book is at pains to show non-stereotypical images of boys and men... and manages to be not only insightful but affecting." - Financial Times

"With echoes of Helen Oxenbury's illustration style, Lvlie's characters glow, while her detailed, textured depictions of the seashore feel really alive." - Observer

"Utterly charming... luminously illustrated..." - Attitude