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It Only Happens in the Movies

By Holly Bourne
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In It Only Happens in the Movies by Holly Bourne, the protagonist, Audrey, grapples with the disillusionment of romantic ideals perpetuated by movies. As she works part-time at a cinema and wrestles with her own family and personal struggles, she meets Harry, a charming actor. The story explores the complexities of love and relationships, questioning if real-life romance can ever live up to the big screen.
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This story may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring themes of love and self-discovery through the lens of a critical yet humorous take on romantic clichés. With a keen focus on deconstructing typical movie tropes, it offers an engaging narrative that both celebrates and challenges the idea of romance, making it a captivating read for those interested in teen relationships and contemporary young adult fiction.

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It Only Happens in the Movies

Bad boys turned good, kisses in the rain, climbing through bedroom windows... It only happens in the movies. When Audrey meets Harry, it's the start of a truly cinematic romance - or is it? Audrey knows that Harry is every movie cliche rolled into one. But she still chooses to let him into her heart...

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Bad boys turned good, kisses in the rain, climbing through bedroom windows... It Only Happens in the Movies.

When Audrey meets Harry, it's the start of a truly cinematic romance—or is it? Audrey knows that Harry is every movie cliché rolled into one. But she still chooses to let him into her heart...

A love letter to cinema with a powerful cynical bite from the queen of UK YA—"This is Bourne at her outrageous, courageous, necessary best." The Guardian

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It Only Happens in the Movies has been praised for its frank and amusing portrayal of teenage life, with critics highlighting its smart, funny, and honest approach. The book is noted for tackling themes like female empowerment, realistic heroines, evolving friendships, and the challenges of supporting struggling parents. Reviewers commend Holly Bourne for her exceptional and necessary storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474921329

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 416

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Holly Bourne Young Adult

About the Author

Holly Bourne is the author of Am I Normal Yet?, How Hard Can Love Be?, The Manifesto on How to be Interesting and Soulmates. She graduated with a first class degree in Journalism Studies and spent two years working as a local news reporter on the Surrey Mirror, garnering a nomination for Print Journalist of the Year in 2010. She worked as a journalist for TheSite.org, an advice and information website for 16-25 year olds. She lives in Lewes.

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