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OverviewA funny and frank superhero story set in the world of Othergirl. Joseph 'Wilco' Wilkes is one of life's losers - he's picked on, pushed around, and bullied by the rugby boys at the posh private school he attends on a scholarship. But his life is about to change- Wilco learns he can move things with his mind. Will this be his chance to play the hero, get the girl and finally stand up for himself? Or are things just going to come crashing down around his head? Becoming a proper hero will be quite the leap of faith... Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nicole BursteinPublisher: Andersen Press Ltd Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.222kg ISBN: 9781783444465ISBN 10: 1783444460 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 04 August 2016 Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThere is no superhero more endearing than Wonderboy The Sun A sharply-observed comedy of teen life, with a serious undertone. Amongst the comic-book action Burstein shows what heroism - the kind that calls for real courage - really is, and reminds readers that heroes and villains too are often those we least expect them to be. -- Andrea Reece Lovereading4Kids Wonderboy offers... a plot that throws up more than a few surprising twists -- Claire Hennessy Irish Times Fast-moving and very entertaining comedy -- Marilyn Brocklehurst The Bookseller, Bookseller's Choice Peppered with humour and heartache, this is another great book from a writer whose superpowers are empathy and imagination. Leilah Skelton, Waterstones Doncaster Author InformationNicole is a writer from North London. Over the years she's had lots of different jobs, including patrolling the Natural History Museum, presenting the traffic news on the radio, and demonstrating toys in Hamleys. Finally, she decided to focus on her passion for stories, and completed a Masters in Creative Writing at Birkbeck College whilst working as a children's bookseller. Among her other interests are comic books, nineties cartoon theme tunes, and cute pictures of animals wearing funny outfits. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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