About a Boy

Nick Hornby

Paperback (29 Apr 1999)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Will is a rich, child-free and irresponsible Londoner in his thirties who, in his search for available women, invents an imaginary son and starts attending single parent meetings. As a result of one of his liaisons he meets Marcus, a strange 12-year-old boy with problems at school. Gradually, Will and Marcus become friends and, as Will teaches Marcus how to be a cool kid, Marcus helps Will to finally grow up.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780140285673
Publisher:	Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:	Penguin Books
Pub date:	29 Apr 1999
DEWEY:	823.914
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	307
Weight:	169g
Height:	181mm
Width:	111mm
Spine width:	19mm