The first edition of the novel was published in 2007, and was written by nick hornby. This astonishing novel, now a modern classic, was adapted for the. About a boy is a sweet, charming, and dryly humorous novel, one that was a joy to read. Boekverslag engels about a boy door nick hornby 4e klas vwo. About a boy, by nick hornby, is a comingofage, comedic novel. A pleasurable bookboth subtle and provocative but put together with a skill that. The story about a boy by nick hornby is about a twelveyear boy called marcus who had problems at school with bullies, because he had weird clothes and a strange haircut. The millioncopy numberone bestseller about a boy is nick hornby s comic and heartwarming novel about growing up, staying young, and learning what it means to be responsible. He has written screenplay adaptions of lynn barbers more about nick hornby. Nick hornby about a boy penguin books penguin books published by the penguin group penguin books ltd, 80 strand, london wc2r 0rl. Nick hornby is the bestselling author of eight novels, including high fidelity and about a boy, and several works of nonfiction including his groundbreaking debut, fever pitch. He went to maidenhead grammar school in maidenhead, where he grew up.
Marcus, the boy, is tragically unhip and is horribly teased at his school. After a not so quick trek to the bookshop, i found a copy and brought it home with me, knowing full well that therell be differences between film and. Log in you must be logged into uk education collection to access this title. His notable books included the novels high fidelity and about a boy. About a boy is a logical extension of hornbys territory, combining the humour and keen perception of his earlier books with a harsher set of facts, a north london landscape slightly reminiscent. Will, a 36yearold bachelor, and marcus, an eccentric, introverted, bullied 12yearold. If youve only ever seen the film then you must read the book. Pdf slam book by nick hornby free download 309 pages. Discussion questions for about a boy by nick hornby. Will is commitmentphobic, so when he meets a single mother and discovers that this type of woman is just as reluctant to commit as he, he makes up a twoyear old son so he can join a single parents group. He is also the author of songbook, a finalist for a national book critics circle award, shakespeare wrote for money, and the polysyllabic spree, as well as the editor of the shortstory collection speaking with the angel. Nick hornby is the author of the novels a long way down, slam, how to be good, high fidelity, and about a boy, and the memoir fever pitch. Hornby s work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures. As seen in about a boy, fever pitch and high fidelity, the books of mr.
Nick hornby is the author of six internationally bestselling novels high fidelity, about a boy, how to be good, a long way down, slam and juliet, naked and several works of nonfiction including fever pitch, songbook and ten years in the tub, a collection of his stuff ive been reading columns from the believer. About a boy pearson education limited 2015 about a boy teachers notes 1 of 3 level 4 teachers notes teacher support programme about the author nick hornby was born in 1957 in surrey, england and. Wherever you go, you take the book along, so you can stuck your. Nick hornby is the author of seven internationally bestselling novels funny girl, high fidelity, about a boy, how to be good, a long way down, slam and juliet, naked and several works of nonfiction including fever pitch, songbook and ten years in the tub. A wise, hilarious novel from the beloved, awardwinning author of funny girl, high fidelityand a long way down. About a boy audiobook about a boy by nick hornby youtube.
It was made into a movie in 2002 and a television series in 2014. He is best known for his memoir fever pitch and novels high fidelity and about a boy, all of which were adapted into feature films. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. The millioncopy numberone bestseller about a boy is nick hornbys comic and heartwarming novel about growing up, staying young, and learning what it means to be. About a boy is a 1998 coming of age novel written by british writer nick hornby which has sold over a million copies. Its not often i find a book that i can read over and over again. Author nick hornby has a definite skill for conversation, drawing. Smith award for fiction, and in 2003 he was honoured with the writers writer award at the orange word international writers festival. Nicholas peter john hornby born 17 april 1957 is an english writer and lyricist. Read online or download for free graded reader ebook and audiobook about a boy by nick hornby of intermediateplus level you can download in epub, mobi, fb2, rtf, txt, mp3. The book has been awarded with manchester book award nominee for longlist 2009, north east teenage book award nominee 2008 and many others. Londonbased writer nick hornbys second novel, about a boy, divides its time between two male misfits. This novel is about the sweet relationship between a 12yearold outcast and a 36yearold playboy, both of whom narrate the story.
The novel was later adapted into a feature film in 2002 and a television series in 2014. He singles out one mother in particular, who, unbeknownst to him, is the best friend of the suicidal fiona, mother of the storys. Hornbys second novel, about a boy 1998, concerns another feckless. Pdf about a boy book by nick hornby free download 307. The novel analyses the growing up theme, humans relations and the. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read about a boy. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 307 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. I can safely say that hornby managed to change my perception on british writers instagram. The originality and fun spilling over in hornbys acclaimed debut, high fidelity 1995, run deep and strong through this second novel, as a playboy pretends hes a single dad so he can date single moms, but finds his fantasies warped by the real needs of an unusual 12yearold boy. About a boy by nick hornby reading journal content 1. He has written numerous awardwinning screenplays for film and television including brooklyn, wild and, most recently, state of the union. The story begins with twelveyearold marcus brewer moving to london in 1993 with his loving, but suicidal, mother.
It takes a writer with real talent to make this work, and hornby has it in. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles. What does the author say about depression and how people find meaning in their lives. This novels title is a word play to nirvanas song about a girl and the band is dragged through the book as a motive, mostly used to describe ellie and her behavior. About a boy by nick hornby is a novel of coming of age at middle age. Nick hornby lives and works in highbury, north london. Will pretends hes a single father in order to attend single parentsalone together, so he can meet single mothers, whom he believes are easy romantic targets. Based on nick hornbys bestselling novel, about a boy tells the story of will grant, a rich, childfree and irresponsible londoner in his thirties who meets marcus hoult, a 12yearold boy, and begins a mutually educational friendship. His first authored book was an autobiographical story named fever pitch published in 1992. Nick hornby is an english writer, essayist, screenwriter and lyricist born on 17th april 1957 in surrey, england. Nick hornby writes in a sort of humoristic and entertaining but somewhat serious style, and his works often contain hidden depths.
Nick hornby, about a boy it struck him that how you spent christmas was a message to the world about where you were in life, some indication of how deep a hole you had managed to burrow for yourself. Nick hornby, british novelist, screenwriter, and essayist known for his sharply comedic, popculturedrenched depictions of dissatisfied adulthood as well as for his music and literary criticism. The millioncopy numberone bestseller about a boy is nick hornbys comic and heartwarming novel about growing up, staying. The first edition of the novel was published in may 11th 1998, and was written by nick hornby. Free download or read online about a boy pdf epub book. Its one of my favourites, and im a big lover of british cinema. About a boy, based on the book of the same name by nick hornby, is the story of a shallow man appropriately named will freeman who wants to live life entirely selfcontained with no reason to form attachments of any kind. He must adjust to a new school with strict social norms for behavior and appearance. After watching this movie for the millionth time, i thought why have i not read the book version of this. Will freeman is a thirtysix year old man who lives off the royalties of a song that his father wrote nearly seventy years ago. Why does hornby make a pivotal scene set at christmas dinner. You cant do anything else until youve finished them. Hornby s second novel, about a boy 1998, concerns another feckless 30something and his unlikely friendship with a 12yearold misfit.
About a boy shows nick hornbys maturity in his writing. Nick hornby is the author of several internationally bestselling novels including high fidelity, about a boy, and a long way down, as well as several works of nonfiction, including fever pitch, songbook, and ten years in the tub. Will hadnt thought about his biscuits and crisps and what have you, so on the way home he stopped off for some chocolate chip cookies and a couple of bags of cheese and onion, squashed everything up, and sprinkled the crumbs generously over his new purchase. The title of the novel i have chosen to read is about a boy. Will is commitmentphobic, so when he meets a single mother and discovers that this type. Badly drawn boys orginal soundtrack to the film adaptation of about a boy. About a boy novel by hornby britannica encyclopedia britannica.
Ive been a nick hornby fan since i read hi fidelity back in the 90s and i found about a boy shortly after and had read it twice before the film was made. Nick hornby is the author of six internationally bestselling novels high fidelity, about a boy, how to be good, a long way down, slam and juliet, naked and several works of nonfiction including fever pitch, songbook and ten years in the tub, a collection of his stuff ive. Is wills drink with fiona a turning point in the novel. Hornby have a distinctive character which is perfectly suited on a cinema canvas.
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