2009 Longlist
Slam
ABOUT
THE BOOK
Just when everything is coming together for Sam, his girlfriend Alicia drops a bombshell. Make that ex-girlfriend—because by the time she tells him she’s pregnant, they’ve already called it quits. Sam does not want to be a teenage dad. There’s only one person Sam can turn to—his hero, skating legend Tony Hawk. Sam believes the answers to life’s hurdles can be found in Hawk’s autobiography. But even Tony Hawk isn’t offering answers this time—or is he?
NOMINATING LIBRARY COMMENTS
Entertaining and funny, but with a serious topic; for readers of all ages. Again Hornby takes the sentimental and clichéd and turns it into something affecting and honest.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Country
England
Original Language
English
Nominating Library