The Endfixer
$26.99
Sometimes, when a story is reaching what should be the absolute best part, the whole thing just falls apart. The ending can be too complicated, too sad, or too catastrophic. That’s why our narrator has a plan to change the way things end. And make sure they finish at just the right time, in just the right way.
The Endfixer by Noemi Vola celebrates the joy of storytelling and the endless possibilities of the imagination.
Why it’s unconventional: Everything doesn’t end well. Actually, most things don’t end well. What Endfixer presupposes is . . . what if they did? In this book, our narrater sets out to fix those bad endings – you know the ones that are too complicated, too mushy, and too confusing.
School Library Journal - The Most Astonishingly Unconventional Children’s Books of 2024
"The Endfixer celebrates the richness and diversity of stories, demonstrating that in the world of imagination, anything is possible ... The Endfixer not only entertains but also inspires young minds to dream and create, making it a cherished read for both children and the adults who share it with them."
Magpies Magazine
"If you’ve ever gotten to the end of a story and absolutely hated it and wanted to change it this book is for you. I was, admittedly, on board with this book the second I saw its cover image. But what’s particularly neat about it is that it makes sure to call out a lot of our cliches in storytelling. Additional Bonus: It’s funny!"
Betsy Bird - A Fuse 8 Production
"This tongue-in-cheek picture book celebrates the creation—and the conclusions—of stories. The unnamed narrator describes their childhood desire to be an endfixer, “someone who fixes the ends of stories” because some endings are “too complicated,” “too censored,” or just plain “too long.” The illustrations are humorous and whimsical, as with a newlywed worm couple kissing in the window of an apple carriage to accompany “too mushy.” In the end, the narrator
determines there is no end at all—to stories or our imaginations."
Forward Magazine
"First published in Portuguese, this is a stylish and entertaining picture book all about endings. It lists the different ways that endings can be disappointing, and all the different ways that stories are the most fantastic and greatest thing ever. There’s lots of humour in the colourful, chaotic illustrations, and the structure and matter-of-fact tone of The Endfixer reminded me a lot of Shinsuke Yoshitake’s books. Kids of all ages will enjoy the funny, outlandish detail in this book. It’s an excellent conversation starter to read together and may even inspire some creative story writing and top tier endings from readers."
Readings Australia
"I'm blown away by it.... such a clever book"
Megan Daley Your Kids Next Read
"This is a fun and unusual approach to explaining concepts of creative writing in ways that young children can understand."
CBCA Reading Time
"...a surprise read with a very original and quirky premise".
Highly Recommended ReadPlus
Noemi Vola imagines the world’s coolest job: The Endfixer–someone who fixes unsatisfying story endings. A tale I’d happily read ever after!
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