The 1,000-year-old Boy Book by Ross Welfordpremium off white cream pages Stitched binding Matte cover local premium copy Dimensions 5. 5 x 8. 26 inches Language English Pages amount 293 Summary The 1,000 Year Old Boy (great title!) tells the story of Alfie Monk, who, as the title suggests, is actually one thousand years old. When his mother dies in a fire, everlasting life no longer appeals to Alfie, and he sets out on a quest to do what comes naturally to every other teenager grow old.