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Counting Down with Theodore Brown

Name: Counting Down with Theodore Brown
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781991142351
Price: 22.0 NZD
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By Daniel Devenney

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You can't fight time, or love... A coming-of-age love story with a twist! When Theodore Brown looks into a person's eyes, he sees a number: the exact number of days he'll spend with them. It's hard to make friends when there's a literal countdown! He's kept... Read More

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Lizzy's Pick

New local voice who nails a coming of age story
Counting Down with Theodore Brown is not my usual genre but I absolutely adored every page of this novel about Theodore Brown, a 19 year old navigating the challenges of love and life, mental health and friendships. On top of all of that Theodore also has the complicated addition of being able to see a number in people's eyes that reveals how long they will be in his life.

This book is perfect if, like me, you love John Green's coming of age stories, or if Perks of Being a Wallflower made you feel seen unlike anything else. It's life affirming, full of lovable characters and great lines that had me laughing out loud.

Counting Down with Theodore Brown

A fantastic coming-of-age love story with a twist.

Description

You can't fight time, or love...

A coming-of-age love story with a twist!

When Theodore Brown looks into a person's eyes, he sees a number: the exact number of days he'll spend with them. It's hard to make friends when there's a literal countdown!

He's kept everyone at a safe distance since his dad died. But now that he's in college, he fears he's missing out. Even his stuffy English professor thinks he needs to get a life. So, to improve his mental health and sharpen his writing skills, he decides to do just that.

Then Lil Sanchez crashes into his world like a tidal wave. She's fearless, creative, and only around until the end of summer. But Theo begins to wonder if the pleasure of knowing her might be worth the pain of losing her.

Only time will tell - and the clock is ticking...

For teens who love:

a book you just can't put down and have to read all night
a love story for the ages
stories that are dramatic and funny and sad, all wrapped up in one great package
books like The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Counting Down with Theodore Brown by Daniel Devenney is a journey you won't forget.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781991142351

Publisher: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand

Book cover type: Paperback

Genre: Young adult, Romance, Drama

Language version: ENG- English

Target audience: Teens & young adults

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 April 2026

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: A&U Children's NZ

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Daniel Devenney was born in Donegal, Ireland. He has been a passionate bookseller in Aotearoa New Zealand for over a decade and currently works at Unity Books. He lives in Auckland with his fiancé. When he's not reading or writing, he's probably listening to Dolly Parton or rewatching Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Counting Down with Theodore Brown is his debut novel.