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Childhood nostalgia and an enigmatic true story.

If the scent of old pages and the thrill of a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' book resonate with you, "The Boy in the Book" might just be your next page-turner. Nathan's journey intertwines a poignant personal discovery with a universal story of childhood and the power of books. It's a touching narrative that could evoke your own fond memories, or offer a unique perspective on the struggles that often accompany growing up.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Boy in the Book

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ISBN: 9780755365708
Publisher: Headline
Date of Publication: 2015-04-14
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.27
(rated by 164 readers)

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First the subject of an award-winning show, this true story is a rich evocation of a childhood love of books, and the sanctuary they can offer. When Nathan discovered an eBay listing for the first 106 Choose Your Own Adventure novels, there was never any question that he would place a bid. When the books arrived, he lost himself in the old adventures. Yet, as he flicked through the pages, there was another story being written. In the margins of each book were the scribblings of the little boy who had once owned them, a little boy by the name of Terence John Prendergast. Terence wrote jokes and hints for adventurers following the same stories as him. More troubling, among the notes were intimations of a tormented childhood: of the boys and teachers who bullied him; of the things he hated about himself and had to improve; of his thoughts of suicide and his desperate need to find friends, be liked, and find somebody—anybody to confide in. This book is Nathan's poignant recreation of the discovery of the fragments of Terence Prendergast's diary, his quest to find the lost boy, and the friendship that resulted from their first meeting. In doing so, Nathan is forced to examine his own childhood—and, as his relationship with Terence deepens, he begins to believe that the two men are not so different, and to reflect on the darkness that can exist in
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Childhood nostalgia and an enigmatic true story.

If the scent of old pages and the thrill of a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' book resonate with you, "The Boy in the Book" might just be your next page-turner. Nathan's journey intertwines a poignant personal discovery with a universal story of childhood and the power of books. It's a touching narrative that could evoke your own fond memories, or offer a unique perspective on the struggles that often accompany growing up.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.