As Far as You'll Take Me

Name: As Far as You'll Take Me
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781526630728
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By Phil Stamper

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Summary

As Far as You'll Take Me by Phil Stamper follows seventeen-year-old Marty, who escapes to London to pursue his dreams of becoming a musician while embracing his true self. As he navigates the challenges of independence, new friendships, and his first romance, Marty learns about the complexities of growing up and the courage it takes to follow one's heart. This young adult novel explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and the power of music.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartfelt narratives about self-discovery and identity. It weaves a compelling tale of a young musician exploring new beginnings and friendships in a foreign city, capturing the challenges and joys of paving your path in the world while grappling with personal and familial expectations.

As Far as You'll Take Me

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Now that Marty is almost 18, he’s about to decide what he wants for his future, and finally moving to London is it. He arrives with nothing but his oboe and some savings from his summer job, but Marty is excited to start his new life—where he’s no longer the closeted, shy kid who slips under the radar and is free to explore his sexuality without his parents' disapproval.

To his friends back in America, Marty's life looks like a perfect fantasy: in the span of a few weeks, he's made new friends, he's getting closer with his first ever boyfriend, and he's even travelling around Europe. But Marty knows he can't keep up the façade. He hasn’t spoken to his parents since he arrived, he's tearing through his meagre savings, and his homesickness and anxiety are getting worse and worse. Will Marty be able to finally find a place that feels like home?

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526630728

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury YA

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 233g

Pages: 352

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Phil Stamper Young Adult

About the Author

Phil Stamper is the author of The Gravity of Us. He grew up in a rural village near Dayton, Ohio. He has a B.A. in Music and an M.A. in Publishing with Creative Writing. And, unsurprisingly, a lot of student debt. He works for a major book publisher in New York City and lives in Brooklyn with his husband and their dog.
www.philstamper.com
@stampepk

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