Thirty-six-year-old Londoner Will loves his life. Living carefree off the royalties of his dad's Christmas song, he's rich, unattached and has zero responsibilities - just the way he likes it.
But when Will meets Marcus, an awkward twelve-year-old who listens to Joni Mitchell and accidentally kills ducks with loaves of bread, an unlikely friendship starts to bloom. Can this odd duo teach each another how to finally act their age?Hugely funny and equally heartfelt, Nick Hornby's classic proves you're never too old to grow up. Perfect for fans of David Nicholls and Mike Gayle.
| ISBN: | 9780141007335 |
| Publication date: | 4th April 2002 |
| Author: | Nick Hornby |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 278 pages |
| Primary Genre | Modern and Contemporary Fiction |
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Thirty-six-year-old Londoner Will loves his life. Living carefree off the royalties of his dad's Christmas song, he's rich, unattached and has zero responsibilities - just the way he likes it.
But when Will meets Marcus, an awkward twelve-year-old who listens to Joni Mitchell and accidentally kills ducks with loaves of bread, an unlikely friendship starts to bloom. Can this odd duo teach each another how to finally act their age?Hugely funny and equally heartfelt, Nick Hornby's classic proves you're never too old to grow up. Perfect for fans of David Nicholls and Mike Gayle.
About a Boy features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Humorous Fiction, Modern and Contemporary romance, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, General Fiction, Fiction, Romance / Relationship Stories, Fiction: narrative themes
About a Boy is available in Paperback, Ebook
About a Boy was written by Nick Hornby and published by Penguin Books Ltd
About a Boy has 278 pages
£8.09
