Hornby, Nick
About a Boy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141007335
- author:
- Hornby, Nick
- format:
- Mass Market Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 11.18 x 1.78 x 18.03 centimetres
- Genre:
- General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
At thirty-six, Will Freeman is a man who's still got it: he's single, child-free, and knows which trainers to wear. But he's also found a way to score with women - by attending single parents' groups, where grateful mothers are always on the lookout for a Nice Guy. It's a strategy that's served him well, until he meets Marcus, a twelve-year-old who's a bit of an oddball. Marcus is a music lover, a responsible kid, and a bit of a handful. Can Will teach Marcus how to grow up cool, or will Marcus help Will figure out how to grow up at all?
This is a story about the awkward, hilarious, and sometimes embarrassing places where children and adults meet. It's a tale of friendship, of growing up, and of finding your place in the world. With its witty dialogue and nuanced characters, this novel is a worthwhile read for anyone who's ever felt like they don't quite fit in.
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