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SUBMARINE
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| By: |
Joe Dunthorne |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£8.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0141032758 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780141032757 |
| Publisher: |
PENGUIN BOOKS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
5 February, 2009 |
| Pages: |
304 |
| Description: |
Convinced that his father is depressed and his mother is having an affair with her capoeira teacher, "a hippy-looking twonk", Oliver Tate embarks on a misguided campaign to bring the family back together. Meanwhile, he is also trying to lose his virginity - before he turns sixteeen - to his girlfriend Jordana. Will Oliver succeed in either aim? |
| Synopsis: |
Meet Oliver Tate, 15. Convinced that his father is depressed ("Depression comes in bouts. Like boxing. Dad is in the blue corner") and his mother is having an affair with her capoeira teacher, "a hippy-looking twonk", he embarks on a hilariously misguided campaign to bring the family back together. Meanwhile, he is also trying to lose his virginity - before he turns sixteeen - to his pyromaniac girlfriend Jordana. Will Oliver succeed in either aim? Submerge yourself in "Submarine" and find out... |
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| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Penguin Books Ltd |
| Prizes: |
Commended for Desmond Elliott Prize 2008
Short-listed for Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize 2008 |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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