by Nick Hornby · Penguin Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780141324494
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«Slam» is the young adult novel by Nick Hornby, published by Penguin Books in hardcover (352 pages, in English).
Sam is a sixteen-year-old teenager passionate about skateboarding. When his girlfriend Alicia becomes pregnant, his life takes an unexpected turn and he has to grow up fast, relying on the imaginary conversations he has with his idol, Tony Hawk.
Published in 2008; nominated for the Manchester Book Award (2009) and the North East Teenage Book Award (2008).
For young adult and adult readers looking for realistic novels about adolescence, responsibilities, and life-changing decisions.
Nicholas Peter John Hornby is an English writer. He is best known for his memoir Fever Pitch (1992) and novels High Fidelity (1995) and About a Boy (1998), all of which were adapted into feature films. Hornby's work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagonists. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide as of 2018. In a 2004 poll for the BBC, Hornby was named the 29th most influential person in British culture. He has received two Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay nominations for An Education (2009), and Brooklyn (2015).
