Buy 3 Get Another Free On All Under S$10
Stay in touch and get 10% off your next order Sign up

Your cart

Your cart is empty

Check out these collections.

Books from Singapore Publishers
Books From University Presses
Creative Nonfiction

Stay in touch and get 10% off your next order

Keep up with the latest sales and events, and receive
recommendations direct to your inbox. We'll only send the good stuff, promise!

By completing this form, you are signing up to receive our emails and can unsubscribe at any time

Sale

Timothy and the Phubbers

by Ken Kwek, Lolita Chiong
$7.90 $5.90 25% off
Timothy and the Phubbers - Thryft
Timothy and the Phubbers - Thryft

Tech-addicted family, bullies, friendship, and quirky survival.

Timothy and the Phubbers is not just any coming-of-age story—it's a rewarding journey for those who appreciate how technology shapes our interactions. If you've ever felt like you're navigating a world where screens dominate human connection, you'll relate to Timothy's challenges. It's a heartfelt tale with humor that also doesn't shy away from addressing the bullying that's so common in schools. Plus, who doesn't love a good underdog story with clever plans and unexpected heroes?

Sale

Timothy and the Phubbers

by Ken Kwek, Lolita Chiong
$7.90 $5.90 25% off
ISBN: 9789814757973
Authors: Ken Kwek, Lolita Chiong
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2018-04-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.29
(rated by 24 readers)

Description

Timothy Pong has enough trouble at home without throwing his first year of secondary school into the mix. The Pong family only interact with each other through digital machines rather than human contact. Twelve-year-old Timothy is too young to own a phone, according to his mum, so he hasn’t actually spoken to his family in years as he can’t WhatsApp his parents or Snapchat his older sister. Even worse, the most menacing bully in school, who also just happens to be the prettiest girl Timothy has ever seen, has plucked him out as her new favourite target. Luckily, Timothy has a few ideas up his sleeve to survive Secondary One, as well as the help of his undernourished friend Rudy, who, when not helping Timothy, can be found eating grass in the school field. When their first plan goes horribly wrong and Timothy is caught on camera with his pants down—the most embarrassing three minutes of fame ever—the two friends must up their game if they’re to expose the conniving Bella, ace their Science project, and learn how an old-fashioned camera they first mistook for a hairdryer might be the answer to their prayers.
Condition guide

Book Condition Guide

Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

Find out more about our process here.

Availability
 
(0 in cart)

You may also like

Tech-addicted family, bullies, friendship, and quirky survival.

Timothy and the Phubbers is not just any coming-of-age story—it's a rewarding journey for those who appreciate how technology shapes our interactions. If you've ever felt like you're navigating a world where screens dominate human connection, you'll relate to Timothy's challenges. It's a heartfelt tale with humor that also doesn't shy away from addressing the bullying that's so common in schools. Plus, who doesn't love a good underdog story with clever plans and unexpected heroes?