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Description
A 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...
Joseph 'Wilco' Wilkes is bullied by the rich kids at his school. But everything is about to change when he learns he can move things with his mind...
About the Author
Nicole 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.
Reviews
"There 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 *
"Witty, enjoyable and fast-moving" * Inis, Children's Books Ireland *
Awards
Short-listed for Hillingdon Book Award 2017 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781783444465
Author Nicole Burstein
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 222g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 17mm
Joseph 'Wilco' Wilkes is bullied by the rich kids at his school. But everything is about to change when he learns he can move things with his mind...
About the Author
Nicole 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.
Reviews
"There 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 *
"Witty, enjoyable and fast-moving" * Inis, Children's Books Ireland *
Awards
Short-listed for Hillingdon Book Award 2017 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781783444465
Author Nicole Burstein
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 222g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 17mm
