About a Boy
By Nick Hornby
ABOUT A BOY has sold over 300,000 copies in paperback since publication.
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.
- ISBN:
- 9780241969878
- Format:
- Paperback / softback
- Pages:
- 288
- Published:
- Publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Imprint:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Weight:
- 159 g