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Nothing to See Here

By Kevin Wilson
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Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson is a quirky and heartfelt novel that follows Lillian, who is tasked with caring for her friend’s twin stepchildren. The catch is that these children possess a peculiar ability: they spontaneously combust when agitated. Lillian navigates both the challenges and joys of caring for the kids, creating a story that explores themes of friendship, family, and resilience with warmth and humour.
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A heartwarming and blisteringly funny tale of family, friendship and fire, now available in a smaller and competitively priced format.

A heartwarming and blisteringly funny tale of family, friendship and fire, now available in a smaller and competitively priced format.

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Nothing to See Here is a heartwarming and blisteringly funny tale of family, friendship, and fire, now available in a smaller and competitively priced format.

The New York Times bestselling novel.

Lillian and Madison were unlikely roommates and yet inseparable friends at their elite boarding school. Then Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake of a scandal, and they've barely spoken since. Until now, when Lillian gets a letter from Madison pleading for her help.

Madison's twin stepkids are moving in with her family, and she wants Lillian to be their carer. However, there's a catch: the twins spontaneously combust when they get agitated, flames igniting from their skin in a startling but beautiful way. Lillian is convinced Madison is pulling her leg, but it's the truth.

Thinking of her dead-end life at home, Lillian figures she has nothing to lose. Over the course of one humid, demanding summer, Lillian and the twins learn to trust each otherβ€”and stay coolβ€”while also staying out of the way of Madison's buttoned-up politician husband. Surprised by her own ingenuity, yet unused to the intense feelings of protectiveness she feels for them, Lillian ultimately begins to accept that she needs these strange children as much as they need her. Couldn't this be the start of the amazing life she'd always hoped for?

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Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson has been widely praised for its originality, emotional depth, and humour. Critics highlight Wilson's unique narrative voice and ability to blend elements of the bizarre with heartfelt storytelling. The novel is described as fresh, funny, and unexpectedly moving, with engaging character development and a meaningful exploration of family dynamics. The supernatural aspects of the plot are handled with skill, making them feel both believable and integral to the novel's charm.

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ISBN: 9781922330611

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Kevin Wilson is the author of the collections Tunneling to the Center of the Earth, which received an Alex Award from the American Library Association and the Shirley Jackson Award, and Baby, You're Gonna Be Mine, as well as two novels- The Family Fang and Perfect Little World. He lives with his family in Sewanee, Tennessee, where he is an associate professor in the English department at the University of the South.

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