The Other Mother
$32.66
- Hardcover
272 pages
- Release Date
5 June 2019
Summary
The Boy Who Knew Too Much
Thirteen-year-old Michael Parsons is dealing with a lot. His father’s sudden death; his mother’s new husband, Glen, who he loathes; his two younger siblings, who he looks after more and more now his mother works extra shifts.
And then one day, Michael wakes up and his mother is gone. In her place is an exact, duplicate mother. The ‘other mother’. No one else seems to notice the real version is missing. His brother, his sister and even Glen act as if…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472154088 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1472154088 |
| Author: | Matthew Green |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Corsair |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 5 June 2019 |
| Weight: | 480g |
| Dimensions: | 236mm x 156mm x 30mm |
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Green’s gripping and cleverly paced narrative never loses faith with its troubled hero, despite his profoundly alienating and perplexing condition.
A novel as creative, brave, and pitch-perfect as its narrator, an imaginary friend named Budo, who reminds us that bravery comes in the most unlikely forms. It has been a long time since I read a book that has captured me so completely, and has wowed me with its unique vision. You’ve never read a book like this before. As Budo himself might say: Believe me
Green’s gripping and cleverly paced narrative never loses faith with its troubled hero, despite his profoundlyalienating and perplexing condition. - Financial TimesAbout The Author
Matthew Green
Matthew Green is an author, storyteller and school teacher. He is the author of four previous novels including the international bestseller, Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend. His work has been translated into more than 25 languages. Matthew Green lives in Connecticut with his wife, their two children and two pet cats.
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