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Calling Major Tom

The feel-good novel of 2017

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Pub Date 29 Jun 2017 | Archive Date 29 Jun 2017


Description

'I loved everything about it.' Goodreads

'This book made me laugh, cry, giggle and gasp.' Goodreads

'One of my favourite books of the year. Charming and very sweet.' Goodreads

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Heartwarming eBook bestseller - the perfect read for anyone who enjoyed Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Wonder, A Man Called Ove and JoJo Moyes.

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Forty-something Thomas is very happy to be on his own, far away from other people and their problems. But beneath his grumpy exterior lies a story and a sadness that is familiar to us all. And he's about to encounter a family who will change his view of the world... for good.

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AS FEATURED IN THE GUARDIAN, THE FEEL-GOOD MUST-READ FOR 2018

'Must read' Daily Express

'Utterly irresistible' Sunday Mirror

'Funny, moving, sweetly life-affirming tale' Sunday Express

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'Sheer joy.' Lucy Diamond

'Exactly what everyone needs right now.' Rachel Lucas

'I adored this book!' Ruth Hogan, The Keeper of Lost Things

'A much-needed antidote for these worrying times.' Julie Cohen

'A moving, funny, absorbing hot chocolate of a story.' Daniela Sacerdoti

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What other readers are saying about Calling Major Tom:

'Full and rich characters with all touching my heartstrings. Laughed and cried out loud.' Goodreads

'Oh my goodness, I loved this book so much. It made me laugh and cry, then laugh and cry even more.' Goodreads

'I loved this book. All the characters were lovable, charming and for some my heart broke into pieces.' Goodreads

'This was a lovely read with brilliant characters. I loved Tom. Made me laugh and cry. A lovely pick me up read. I loved the ending too. 5*' Goodreads

'I loved everything about it.' Goodreads

'This book made me laugh, cry, giggle and gasp.' Goodreads

'One of my favourite books of the year. Charming and very sweet.' Goodreads

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Marketing Plan

We all know someone like Thomas.

The grumpy next-door-neighbour who complains to the Residents' Committee about the state of your front lawn. The man who tuts when you don't have the correct change at the checkout. The colleague who sends an all-company email when you accidentally use the last drop of milk.

Thomas is very happy to be on his own, far away from other people and their problems.

But beneath his cranky exterior lies a story and a sadness that is familiar to us all. And he's about to encounter a family who will change his view of the world.

An irresistible and heart-warming tale of a very unexpected friendship, perfect for fans of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and A Man Called Ove. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you will cheer on all the curmudgeons in your life.
We all know someone like Thomas.

The grumpy next-door-neighbour who complains to the Residents' Committee about the state of your front lawn. The man who tuts when you don't have the correct change...

Available Editions

EDITION Other Format
ISBN 9781409168133
PRICE £8.99 (GBP)

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