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Tremendous Things by Susin Nielsen is a heartfelt story about Wilbur, a socially awkward teenager who struggles with self-esteem issues. As he embarks on a transformational journey filled with humour and unexpected friendships, Wilbur learns valuable lessons about self-acceptance and embracing one's individuality. Set against the backdrop of a school trip to Paris, this young adult novel explores themes of love, growth, and the courage to step out of one's comfort zone.
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This engaging Young Adult novel may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about personal growth, self-discovery, and the ups and downs of teenage life. With a perfect blend of humour and heart, it captures the struggles and triumphs of its protagonist as he navigates friendship, love, and finding his place in the world. Its relatable characters and witty storytelling make it a delightful and thought-provoking read.

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Tremendous Things

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Wilbur is sure he’s a loser: he spends his life being bullied, his best friend is 85 years old, and his only talent is playing the triangle in the school band. But things start to look up when he gets the chance to be part of the French exchange.

Wilbur’s billet, Charlie, arrives to spend the week with him and his two mums... and it turns out that Charlie is a girl. An amazing, sophisticated, French girl who Wilbur instantly falls in love with.

Keen to win her heart, Wilbur agrees to a total life makeover before he sees Charlie again on the return trip to Paris. But the course of true amour never did run smooth...

Tremendous Things by Susin Nielsen is a heartwarming tale of transformation, love, and unexpected friendships.

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Tremendous Things by Susin Nielsen is praised for its authentic characters and immersive storytelling, bringing readers through a journey of emotions paralleling classics like Charlotte's Web. It's described as a candid and humorous exploration of first love and self-confidence, touching on themes of unrequited love, bullying, and life's fleeting marvels. Nielsen's talent for crafting diverse characters and strong relationships is highlighted, making it a relatable and inspiring coming-of-age story for both young and adult readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839130588

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 232g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Susin Nielsen got her start writing for popular television series, Degrassi Junior High. Since then, she’s written for many Canadian TV shows and her young adult novels have received considerable critical acclaim. Word Nerd and My Messed-Up Life won multiple Young Readers’ Choice Awards. The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen won the UKLA Award, the prestigious Governor General’s Literary Award, the Canadian Library Association’s Children’s Book of the Year and many Young Readers’ Choice Awards, while We Are All Made of Molecules was longlisted for the Carnegie Medal. Susin lives in Vancouver with her family and two extremely destructive cats.

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