The lost journals of Benjamin Tooth - Mackenzie Crook

'My name is Benjamin Tooth. This is my journal.
One
day I will be remembered as the greatest scientist that the world has
ever known and so it is my duty to mankind to record my thoughts that
future generations are able to study the progress of a genius.
I am eleven years old.'

These are the recently discovered journals of Benjamin Tooth: alchemist,
inventor and discoverer of the Windvale sprites. They chronicle his
journey of scientific discovery from pompous boy to mad old man in his
pursuit of the sprites on Windvale Moor. The sprites hold the key to
eternal life, and Tooth is determined to capture it.