Calling Major Tom

Barnett, David M.

ISBN 10: 1409168131 / ISBN 13: 9781409168133

Published by Orion Publishing Group, Limited, 2018

About this Item

Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Calling Major Tom
• Publisher: Orion Publishing Group, Limited
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1409168131
• ISBN 13: 9781409168133
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 0.639 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

'I loved everything about it.' Goodreads

'This book made me laugh, cry, giggle and gasp.' Goodreads

'One of my favourite books of the year. Charming and very sweet.' Goodreads

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Heartwarming eBook bestseller - the perfect read for anyone who enjoyed Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Together, A Man Called Ove and Matt Haig.

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Forty-something Thomas is very happy to be on his own, far away from other people and their problems. But beneath his grumpy exterior lies a story and a sadness that is familiar to us all. And he's about to encounter a family who will change his view of the world... for good.

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AS FEATURED IN THE GUARDIAN, THE FEEL-GOOD MUST-READ FOR 2018

'Must read' Daily Express

'Utterly irresistible' Sunday Mirror

'Funny, moving, sweetly life-affirming tale' Sunday Express

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'Sheer joy.' Lucy Diamond

'Exactly what everyone needs right now.' Rachel Lucas

'I adored this book!' Ruth Hogan, The Keeper of Lost Things

'A much-needed antidote for these worrying times.' Julie Cohen

'A moving, funny, absorbing hot chocolate of a story.' Daniela Sacerdoti

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What other readers are saying about Calling Major Tom:

'Full and rich characters with all touching my heartstrings. Laughed and cried out loud.' Goodreads

'Oh my goodness, I loved this book so much. It made me laugh and cry, then laugh and cry even more.' Goodreads

'I loved this book. All the characters were lovable, charming and for some my heart broke into pieces.' Goodreads

'This was a lovely read with brilliant characters. I loved Tom. Made me laugh and cry. A lovely pick me up read. I loved the ending too. 5*' Goodreads

About the Author

David Barnett is an author and journalist based in West Yorkshire. After a career working for regional newspapers he embarked upon a freelance career writing features for most of the UK national press. He is the author of the critically-acclaimed Gideon Smith series of Victorian fantasies, published by Tor Books, and teaches journalism part-time at Leeds Trinity University. David was born in Wigan, Lancashire, in 1970 and is married to Claire, also a journalist. They have two children, Charlie and Alice.