by Nick Hornby · Pearson Education ESL · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781447967668
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«About a Boy» is Nick Hornby's novel adapted as a graded reader, published by Pearson Education in paperback (92 pages, in English).
Will Freeman seeks a simple, commitment-free life until he crosses paths with Marcus, a twelve-year-old boy carrying serious problems. The story, a modern classic blending humor and emotion, revolves around love, friendship, and the need to face life.
Part of the Pearson English Active Readers collection, at level 4, and includes a multi-ROM and MP3 audio. Published in 2015.
Designed for students of English as a foreign language; graded reading suitable for secondary school.
Nicholas Peter John Hornby is an English writer. He is best known for his memoir Fever Pitch (1992) and novels High Fidelity (1995) and About a Boy (1998), all of which were adapted into feature films. Hornby's work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagonists. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide as of 2018. In a 2004 poll for the BBC, Hornby was named the 29th most influential person in British culture. He has received two Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay nominations for An Education (2009), and Brooklyn (2015).
