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Wayward Son
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Ideal for young adult readers who enjoy fantasy with humour and heart, especially those interested in what comes after the classic hero's quest has ended. Fans of Rainbow Rowell's work and readers curious about complex friendships and relationships will also be drawn to this novel.
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See moreThe exciting follow-up to Carry On by the number one New York Times bestselling author of Fangirl, Rainbow Rowell.
The eagerly anticipated follow-up to Carry On by the number one New York Times bestselling author of Fangirl, Rainbow Rowell.
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Wayward Son is the stunning YA novel by the bestselling author of Fangirl, Rainbow Rowell. With all of her signature wit and heart, this is Rainbow at her absolute best.
The story is supposed to be over.
Simon Snow did everything he was supposed to do. He beat the villain. He won the war. He even fell in love. Now comes the good part, right? Now comes the happily ever after . . .
So why can't Simon Snow get off the couch?
What he needs, according to his best friend, is a change of scenery. He just needs to see himself in a new light . . .
That's how Simon and Penny and Baz end up in a vintage convertible, tearing across the American West. They find trouble, of course. (Dragons, vampires, skunk-headed things with shotguns.) And they get lost. They get so lost, they start to wonder whether they ever knew where they were headed in the first place . . .
With Wayward Son, the sequel to Carry On, Rainbow Rowell has written a book for everyone who ever wondered what happened to the Chosen One after he saved the day. And a book for everyone who was ever more curious about the second kiss than the first.
Come on, Simon Snow. Your hero's journey might be over - but your life has just begun.
Series: Simon Snow
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Carry On
Simon Snow just wants to relax and savour his last year at the Watford School of Magicks, but no one will let him. His girlfriend broke up with him, his best friend is a pest, and his mentor keeps trying to hide him away in the mountains where maybe he'll be safe. Simon can't even enjoy the fact that his...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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Wayward Son
Wayward Son is the stunning YA novel by the bestselling author of Fangirl, Rainbow Rowell. With all of her signature wit and heart, this is Rainbow at her absolute best. The story is supposed to be over. Simon Snow did everything he was supposed to do. He beat the villain. He won the war. He even fell in love. Now...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Rowell's magical world is described as finely drawn by The Guardian. Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians, calls the book thrilling, sexy, funny, shocking, deeply moving, and very magical, promising readers a wizard school experience unlike any other.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781509896905
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 August 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 252g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Rainbow Rowell lives in Omaha, Nebraska. She has written two bestselling YA novels, Fangirl and Eleanor & Park,which spent six weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.
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