The Gifted the Talented and Me

William Sutcliffe

Synopsis

For fans of John Corey Whaley, a clever coming-of-age story about fitting in and finding your way in a too-complicated world. 
 
Pitch-perfect and hilarious." - Kirkus Reviews 
 
Fifteen-year-old Sam is not a famous vlogger, he's never gone viral, and he doesn't want to be the Next Big Thing. In fact, he's ordinary and proud of it. None of which was a problem until Dad got rich and Mom made the whole family move to London. Now Sam's off to the North London Academy for the Gifted and Talented, where everyone's busy planning Hollywood domination or starting alt-metal psychedelica crossover bands. Sam knows he'll never belong, even if he wanted to -- but can he find himself on his own terms?

Disponible depuis: 13/10/2021.

Longueur d'impression: 336 pages.

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