The Boy in the Land of Gears
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Story description
This enchanting adventure follows a brave young boy who uses a magical device to shrink himself down and venture inside his broken toy locomotive. There, he discovers an extraordinary world of living machinery, where gleaming gears turn, copper pipes twist and mysterious mechanisms hide countless secrets.
Together with his new friend, a fluffy white engineer cat named Meowx, the young adventurer must overcome a series of tricky obstacles, play hide-and-seek with mischievous little Shadowlings, and uncover the true cause of the breakdown: a tiny Dust Mouse trapped deep inside the machinery.
Filled with wonder, playful surprises, and unexpected discoveries, this heartwarming story celebrates curiosity, courage, and the power of creative thinking.
It teaches young readers that even the most complicated problems can be solved with a little ingenuity, patience, and kindness. After all, sometimes the smallest creatures need the greatest understanding, and even the most stubborn engine can be brought back to life with the help of a caring heart.
This enchanting adventure follows a brave young boy who uses a magical device to shrink himself down and venture inside his broken toy locomotive. There, he discovers an extraordinary world of living machinery, where gleaming gears turn, copper pipes twist and mysterious mechanisms hide countless secrets.
Together with his new friend, a fluffy white engineer cat named Meowx, the young adventurer must overcome a series of tricky obstacles, play hide-and-seek with mischievous little Shadowlings, and uncover the true cause of the breakdown: a tiny Dust Mouse trapped deep inside the machinery.
Filled with wonder, playful surprises, and unexpected discoveries, this heartwarming story celebrates curiosity, courage, and the power of creative thinking.
It teaches young readers that even the most complicated problems can be solved with a little ingenuity, patience, and kindness. After all, sometimes the smallest creatures need the greatest understanding, and even the most stubborn engine can be brought back to life with the help of a caring heart.
Pages of the book we created for Liam
Every page in our books is personalized, so you will receive a completely unique book where the main character is your child!
The Boy in the Land of Gears (book excerpt)
Jasper knew more about machines than any of his friends. Whenever one of his toys broke, he always tried to fix it himself, and more often than not, he succeeded.
One day, while Jasper was building a railway, his little toy locomotive gave a quiet creak and suddenly came to a stop. He tried to start it again, but no matter what he did, the engine wouldn't budge.
Just then, a tiny white cat stepped briskly out from behind the toy box. He was wearing a helmet with shiny goggles and carrying a miniature suitcase in his paws.
"Hello there! I'm Chief Engineer Meowx," the cat announced, straightening his whiskers. "Looks like you've got a mechanical problem. I believe I can fix it!"
"And I'm Jasper," the boy replied with a smile. "Can I help? I know a thing or two about machines myself!"
"I could certainly use a partner!" Meowx said delightedly
The cat opened his suitcase, pulled out a peculiar device that looked rather like an old-fashioned camera, and pointed it at Jasper.
*Click!*
In an instant, Jasper began to shrink! Smaller and smaller he became, until he was only a little taller than Meowx himself.
Now the toy locomotive looked absolutely enormous.
Meowx walked up to one of its giant wheels, pulled a cleverly hidden handle, and with a long, rusty creak, a small door swung open in the side of the engine.
They stepped inside, and Jasper gasped in amazement.
Huge, gleaming gears turned all around them. Copper pipes twisted and intertwined overhead, while glowing neon tubes illuminated the extraordinary mechanical world. An uneven humming echoed from the metal walls.
"Do you hear that?" Meowx asked, pricking up one ear. "The motor isn't running smoothly. That means the problem is somewhere deep inside. We'll have to make our way to the Main Engine Room!"
The full text of the book is available in the printed version
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Amelia Brooks
The Girl and the Dream in a Box
The book is absolutely amazing — my daughter is over the moon! The customer service team was fantastic: super responsive and easy to work with. We went back and forth on a few design details and every single request was taken on board — nothing was too much trouble. If you're on the fence about ordering, just go for it. It arrived perfectly and I couldn't be happier.
Scarlett Price
The Boy and the Power of Africa
What an amazing idea — making your child the hero of their own fairy tale! The plot is engaging, the quality is fantastic, and my son is completely hooked. We ordered it just over a week ago and he's already asking for it to be read to him several times a day. He practically has it memorized! Pure magic.
Milly Reed
The Girl and and the Cat's Big Secret
An interesting concept and amazing execution! Thank you to the team for such a wonderful gift that we, as parents, could take part in creating. We chose a story about a girl and a ginger cat because it felt very personal. The creators even changed the cat’s name to match our pet’s name. The result was a perfect story about our daughter and our cat. It was so emotional flipping through the pages. I hope the child will love it too. From order to delivery took 5 days. Support was always responsive. The book quality is excellent, and we also ordered a PDF version and coloring book. Thank you for letting us be part of creating such a special gift!
Ava Thompson
The Girl and the Silver Unicorn
A wonderful book!!! The child was very surprised that there can be books and stories about them! Excellent print and binding quality—the book feels great in your hands. Perfect as a gift!!!
Amelia Brooks
The Girl and the Dream in a Box
The book is absolutely amazing — my daughter is over the moon! The customer service team was fantastic: super responsive and easy to work with. We went back and forth on a few design details and every single request was taken on board — nothing was too much trouble. If you're on the fence about ordering, just go for it. It arrived perfectly and I couldn't be happier.
Scarlett Price
The Boy and the Power of Africa
What an amazing idea — making your child the hero of their own fairy tale! The plot is engaging, the quality is fantastic, and my son is completely hooked. We ordered it just over a week ago and he's already asking for it to be read to him several times a day. He practically has it memorized! Pure magic.
Milly Reed
The Girl and and the Cat's Big Secret
An interesting concept and amazing execution! Thank you to the team for such a wonderful gift that we, as parents, could take part in creating. We chose a story about a girl and a ginger cat because it felt very personal. The creators even changed the cat’s name to match our pet’s name. The result was a perfect story about our daughter and our cat. It was so emotional flipping through the pages. I hope the child will love it too. From order to delivery took 5 days. Support was always responsive. The book quality is excellent, and we also ordered a PDF version and coloring book. Thank you for letting us be part of creating such a special gift!