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The Other Mother
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Other Mother
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Matthew Green
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:272 | Dimensions(mm): Height 232,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | Modern and contemporary fiction (post c 1945) |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781472152398
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Classifications | Dewey:813.6 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Little, Brown Book Group
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Imprint |
Corsair
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Publication Date |
6 June 2019 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The one he loves most, is the one he knows least Thirteen-year-old Michael Parsons is dealing with a lot. His father's sudden death; his mother's new husband, Glen, who he loathes; his two younger siblings, who he looks after more and more now his mother works extra shifts. And then one day, Michael wakes up and his mother is gone. In her place is an exact, duplicate mother. The 'other mother'. No one else seems to notice the real version is missing. His brother, his sister and even Glen act as if everything's normal. But Michael knows in his heart that this mother is not his. And he begins to panic. What follows is a big-hearted coming-of-age story of a boy struggling with an unusual disorder that poses unparalleled challenges - but also, as he discovers, offers him unique opportunities.
Author Biography
Matthew Green is an author, storyteller and school teacher. He is the author of four previous novels including the international bestseller, Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend. His work has been translated into more than 25 languages. Matthew Green lives in Connecticut with his wife, their two children and two pet cats.
ReviewsGreen's gripping and cleverly paced narrative never loses faith with its troubled hero, despite his profoundly alienating and perplexing condition. * Financial Times *
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