In Bloom (Paperback)

Matthew Crow

ISBN 10: 1472105524 / ISBN 13: 9781472105523

Published by Little, Brown Book Group, London, 2014

About this Item

Paperback. Francis Wootton s first memory is of Kurt Cobain s death and there have since been other hardships much closer to home. At fifteen, he knows all about loss and rejection, and if he s honest, Francis would-be poet, possible intellectual feels he is wasted in Tyne and Wear. Lower Fifth is supposed to be his time: but when he is diagnosed with leukaemia, a whole new world of worry presents itself. There s the horror of being held back a year at school, the threat of imminent baldness. But he hadn t reckoned on meeting Amber and finding a reason to tackle it all the good the bad and everything in-between head on. In Bloom is a bright, funny, painful and refreshing novel about wanting the very best from life, even when life shows you how very bad it can be. It is a story about how to live. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: In Bloom (Paperback)
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group, London
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1472105524
• ISBN 13: 9781472105523
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Francis Wootton's first memory is of Kurt Cobain's death and there have since been other hardships much closer to home. At fifteen, he knows all about loss and rejection, and if he's honest, Francis - would-be poet, possible intellectual - feels he is wasted in Tyne and Wear.

Lower Fifth is supposed to be his time: but when he is diagnosed with leukaemia, a whole new world of worry presents itself. There's the horror of being held back a year at school, the threat of imminent baldness. But he hadn't reckoned on meeting Amber and finding a reason to tackle it all - the good the bad and everything in-between - head on.

About the Author

Matthew Crow was born and raised in Newcastle. Having worked as a freelance journalist since his teens he has contributed to a number of publications including the Independent on Sunday and the Observer. He has written two novels for adults. The second, My Dearest Jonah, was nominated for the Dylan Thomas Prize. In Bloom is his first book for young adults.