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Name: Slam

Author: Nick Hornby
Year: 2007
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Popularity: 5.2
Genres/categories: Young adult, Humor

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ISBN:
9780143142836
9780399250484
0143142836
0399250484
Bestselling author Nick Hornby delivers his first novel for young adults.

For 16-year-old Sam, life is about to get extremely complicated. He and his girlfriend - make that ex-girlfriend - Alicia have gotten themselves into a bit of trouble. Sam is suddenly forced to grow up and struggle with the familiar fears and inclinations that haunt us all.

Nick Hornby's poignant and witty novel shows a rare and impressive understanding of human relationships and what it really means to be a man.
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