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The Universe versus Alex Woods : An UNFORGETTABLE story of an unexpected friendship, an unlikely hero and an improbable journey

by Gavin Extence
$6.06
The Universe versus Alex Woods : An UNFORGETTABLE story of an unexpected friendship, an unlikely hero and an improbable journey - Thryft
The Universe versus Alex Woods : An UNFORGETTABLE story of an unexpected friendship, an unlikely hero and an improbable journey - Thryft

Unforgettable journey of an unlikely hero and friendship.

This book is a must-read for those who appreciate heartwarming stories that blend humor and emotion seamlessly. "The Universe versus Alex Woods" takes you on an unforgettable journey alongside Alex, a teenage protagonist with an unconventional start in life. The book beautifully portrays an unlikely friendship between Alex and Mr Peterson, a reclusive widower, and explores the idea that even the most improbable events can shape our lives. Prepare to be moved as you laugh and cry your way through this exceptional novel.

  • ALA Alex Award (2014)
  • Desmond Elliott Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2013)
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.

The Universe versus Alex Woods : An UNFORGETTABLE story of an unexpected friendship, an unlikely hero and an improbable journey

by Gavin Extence
$6.06
ISBN: 9781444765892
Authors: Gavin Extence
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Date of Publication: 2013-05-09
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Contemporary
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.1
(rated by 23369 readers)

Description

A tale of an unexpected friendship, an unlikely hero and an improbable journey...This novel might just strike you as one of the funniest, most heartbreaking novels you've ever read. This is the story of seventeen-year-old Alex Woods - born to a clairvoyant mother and a phantom father, victim of an improbable childhood accident - who is stopped at Dover customs in possession of 113 grams of marijuana and the ashes of his best friend, Vietnam veteran Isaac Peterson. What follows is a highly original and compelling account of Alex's life and the strange series of events that brought him here.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Unforgettable journey of an unlikely hero and friendship.

This book is a must-read for those who appreciate heartwarming stories that blend humor and emotion seamlessly. "The Universe versus Alex Woods" takes you on an unforgettable journey alongside Alex, a teenage protagonist with an unconventional start in life. The book beautifully portrays an unlikely friendship between Alex and Mr Peterson, a reclusive widower, and explores the idea that even the most improbable events can shape our lives. Prepare to be moved as you laugh and cry your way through this exceptional novel.

  • ALA Alex Award (2014)
  • Desmond Elliott Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2013)
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.