The One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood
The unforgettable novel about a boy in a million - and the 104-year-old woman who saves his family. 'A bittersweet story about finding friendship in the most unlikely of places' Good Housekeeping
Curl up and enjoy this bewitching novel * Woman & Home *
A lovely, quirky novel about misfits across generations * Daily Mail *
Razor sharp while packing a heart-wrenchingly powerful emotional punch.. Beautifully written, cleverly constructed, at times hilariously funny and ultimately deeply affecting - this should be a smash * Sunday Mirror *
Delightful. It's a hugely engaging look at how lives can be remade in the most unexpected of ways * Sunday Express *
A whimsical and bittersweet story about finding friendship in the most unlikely places * Good Housekeeping *
Heartwarming... beautifully sketched characters... life-affirming ***** * Stylist *
This inspirational tale of friendship, world records and following dreams is a stunner * Heat *
Wise, witty and incredibly moving... magical and life-affirming. I was utterly charmed -- Polly Samson
A big, warm, winning treat of a novel, wholly believable but touched with magic... Sharply observed, deftly constructed and pithily told -- Alison Mercer
A beautifully told story * Sun *
Wood's prose sparkles with lyrical descriptions and sharp observations about people and their motivations... But the over-arching theme running through it all concerns second chances. Even when you're older than a century, life still has the capacity to surprise you * Herald Glasgow *
The boy is one of my favourite literary characters ever! I thought it was a gem of a novel, heartbreaking and heartwarming. Beautifully written, with characters that you want to keep by your side -- Adele Parks
A magical, beautifully written story about the healing power of friendship, music, and unexpected, generation-spanning connections. As emotionally resonant as THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME -- Christina Baker Kline
A beguiling, heart-wrenching and funny book... Absolutely gorgeous * Psychologies *
It's a pleasure to linger with her elegant prose, keen eye, and grace of thought * Reader's Digest *
A lovely, quirky novel about misfits across generations * Daily Mail *
Razor sharp while packing a heart-wrenchingly powerful emotional punch.. Beautifully written, cleverly constructed, at times hilariously funny and ultimately deeply affecting - this should be a smash * Sunday Mirror *
Delightful. It's a hugely engaging look at how lives can be remade in the most unexpected of ways * Sunday Express *
A whimsical and bittersweet story about finding friendship in the most unlikely places * Good Housekeeping *
Heartwarming... beautifully sketched characters... life-affirming ***** * Stylist *
This inspirational tale of friendship, world records and following dreams is a stunner * Heat *
Wise, witty and incredibly moving... magical and life-affirming. I was utterly charmed -- Polly Samson
A big, warm, winning treat of a novel, wholly believable but touched with magic... Sharply observed, deftly constructed and pithily told -- Alison Mercer
A beautifully told story * Sun *
Wood's prose sparkles with lyrical descriptions and sharp observations about people and their motivations... But the over-arching theme running through it all concerns second chances. Even when you're older than a century, life still has the capacity to surprise you * Herald Glasgow *
The boy is one of my favourite literary characters ever! I thought it was a gem of a novel, heartbreaking and heartwarming. Beautifully written, with characters that you want to keep by your side -- Adele Parks
A magical, beautifully written story about the healing power of friendship, music, and unexpected, generation-spanning connections. As emotionally resonant as THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME -- Christina Baker Kline
A beguiling, heart-wrenching and funny book... Absolutely gorgeous * Psychologies *
It's a pleasure to linger with her elegant prose, keen eye, and grace of thought * Reader's Digest *
Monica Wood is an award-winning, bestselling novelist and memoirist. Born in Maine, New England, to an Irish Catholic family, she worked as a guidance counsellor and in a nursing home before becoming a full-time writer. She is also a singer, and travelled the New England circuit singing jazz, country, pop and gospel for many years. She lives in Maine with her husband.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781472228383 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472228383 |
| Title | The One-in-a-Million Boy |
| Author | Monica Wood |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2017-01-12 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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