# About a Boy

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- Book: [About a Boy](https://www.bookquiver.com/nick-hornby/about-a-boy) ([About a Boy.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/nick-hornby/about-a-boy.md))
- Authors: [Nick Hornby](https://www.bookquiver.com/nick-hornby)
- Publisher: Penguin
- ISBN: 978-01-4100-733-5
- Pages: 288
- Published: 2002-06-27
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

Will is a rich, child-free and irresponsible Londoner in his thirties who, in his search for available women, invents an imaginary son and starts attending single parent meetings. As a result of one of his liaisons he meets Marcus, a strange 12-year-old boy with problems at school. Gradually, Will and Marcus become friends and, as Will teaches Marcus how to be a cool kid, Marcus helps Will to finally grow up.