Synopsis
Growing up is hard enough without a deadline
Alex's parents know something he doesn't.
They know what's happening inside his head.
Alex is more interested in what's happening outside it.
He has homework to do and a marriage to save*.
The clock is ticking. But there's still time to win the heart of Chloe Gower
Laugh-out-loud funny and cry-out-loud sad, Ostrich is a book about what happens when you have to lift your head from the sand.
* His parents'
Publisher information
- Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
- ISBN: 9781780225159
- Number of pages: 320
- Dimensions: 197 x 132 x 32 mm
- Weight: 306g
- Languages: English
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Wonderful first novel
Having read this book, I was most impressed by the profundity, pathos, humour and erudite observations of the author''s talent. I look forward eagerly to h... READ MORE
The best book I've read all year. Twice
I have just finished re-reading this astonishing book. My first time round it took me only 3 sittings, including one 10pm-4am marathon. Ostrich isnt a page... READ MORE