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The One-in-a-Million Boy

The touching novel of a 104-year-old woman's friendship with a boy you'll never forget…
By Monica Wood
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The One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood tells the heartwarming story of a friendship formed between a peculiar 11-year-old boy and a spirited 104-year-old woman named Ona. After the boy's untimely death, his father continues the boy’s good deeds, ultimately learning about his son’s extraordinary nature and transforming his own life. This charming tale explores themes of legacy, connection, and the unexpected ways people influence each other's lives.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming stories that explore the power of unlikely friendships. It follows the touching relationship between a 104-year-old Lithuanian immigrant woman and a young boy scout, capturing themes of love, loss, and second chances in a beautifully poignant narrative.

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The unforgettable novel about a boy in a million - and the 104-year-old woman who saves his family. 'A bittersweet story about finding friendship in the most unlikely of places' Good Housekeeping

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The One-in-a-Million Boy is for anyone who loves to laugh, cry, and think about how extraordinary ordinary life can be. Not to be missed by readers who loved The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Elizabeth is Missing, or The Shock of the Fall.

The story of your life never starts at the beginning. Don't they teach you anything at school?

So says 104-year-old Ona to the 11-year-old boy who's been sent to help her out every Saturday morning. As he refills the bird feeders and tidies the garden shed, Ona tells him about her long life, from first love to second chances. Soon she's confessing secrets she has kept hidden for decades.

One Saturday, he doesn't show up. Ona starts to think he's not so special after all, but then his father Quinn arrives on her doorstep, determined to finish his son's good deed. The boy's mother is not so far behind. Ona is set to discover that even at her age the world can surprise you, and that sometimes sharing a loss is the only way to find yourself again.

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The One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood is praised for its enchanting storytelling and engaging characters, as highlighted by Woman & Home. Critics commend its quirkiness and intergenerational connections, with the Daily Mail noting its appeal to those intrigued by misfits. Good Housekeeping describes it as a whimsical and bittersweet exploration of unexpected friendships. The Sunday Mirror appreciates the novel's sharp, emotionally impactful writing, while the Sunday Express finds it delightfully engaging. Stylist highlights its life-affirming nature and strong character development. Psychologies and Heat both underline its heartwarming, funny elements and uplifting inspiration.

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ISBN: 9781472228383

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Review

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 302g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Monica Wood is an award-winning, bestselling novelist and memoirist. Born in Maine, New England, to an Irish Catholic family, she worked as a guidance counsellor and in a nursing home before becoming a full-time writer. She is also a singer, and travelled the New England circuit singing jazz, country, pop and gospel for many years. She lives in Maine with her husband.

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