The Boy Who Lost His Voice – Paperback

A singing voice is something magical-a gift that can enchant the world. But what happens when it disappears?

For Willem, an eleven-year-old boy from Delft, Netherlands, that question becomes all too real. When his voice is suddenly lost, he sets out on a quiet, searching journey that leads him far from home-across the sea to England and Wales.

Along the way, he wanders through ancient streets and encounters magnificent old buildings and historic places, brought vividly to life through 130 original black-and-white drawings by Ellen van Schoten.

The Boy Who Lost His Voice is a poetic tale of loss and wonder, where images and words intertwine, and where the search for a voice becomes a journey into imagination itself.

“The Boy Who Lost His Voice is a wonderfully charming and beautifully written and crafted book that combines storytelling, history, music and art in a truly original way. […] Ellen van Schoten’s exquisite original drawings bring every scene vividly to life, adding another layer of beauty and imagination to an already captivating tale. A delightful celebration of music, place, and self discovery.” – Oliver Tarney, composer