This title is currently out of stock. Leave us your email address, we’d let you know when it’s in stock again!
-
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
The One In A Million Boy
The One In A Million Boy
Couldn't load pickup availability
Not to be missed by readers who loved The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry, Elizabeth Is Missing or The Shock Of The Fall. 'A lovely, quirky novel about misfits across generations' Daily Mail
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.
'A bittersweet story about finding friendship in the most unlikely of places' Good Housekeeping.
Details of Book
Related Collections:
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
-
One Line Summary
Quirky novel about misfits and unexpected friendships across generations.
-
Who is this book for?
This book is a warm, heartfelt look at unlikely friendships and the wisdom that comes with age. The unique bond between Ona, a lively 104-year-old, and a young boy offers a fresh perspective on life, secrets, and second chances. If you enjoy stories that blend humor with depth and celebrate the surprises life can bring at any age, you'll find this novel both touching and uplifting.