The chart-topping, million-copy-selling comedian's brilliant first novel
Meet Mo Battle, about to turn 50 and mum to two helpless, hormonal teenagers. There's 17-year-old daughter Dora who blames Mo for, like, everything and Peter who believes he's quite simply as darling and marvellous as his hero Oscar Wilde. Somewhere, keeping quiet, is Dad... who's just, well... Dad. However, Mo is having a crisis.
Paperback
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Summary
The chart-topping, million-copy-selling comedian's brilliant first novel
Meet Mo Battle, about to turn 50 and mum to two helpless, hormonal teenagers. There's 17-year-old daughter Dora who blames Mo for, like, everything and Peter who believes he's quite simply as darling and marvellous as his hero Oscar Wilde. Somewhere, keeping quiet, is Dad... who's just, well... Dad. However, Mo is having a crisis.
Description
The chart-topping, million-copy-selling comedian's brilliant first novelEveryone hates the perfect family. So you'll love the Battles.Mo is about to hit the big 50, and some uncomfortable truths are becoming quite apparent-She doesn't understand either of her teenage kids, which as a child psychologist, is fairly embarrassing.She has become entirely grey. Inside, and out.Her face has surrendered and is frightening children.Dora is about to hit the big 18 . . . and about to hit anyone who annoys her, especially her precocious younger brother Peter who has a chronic Oscar Wilde fixation.Then there's Dad . . . who's just, well, dad.A TINY BIT MARVELLOUS is the story of a modern family all living in their own separate bubbles lurching towards meltdown. It is for anyone who has ever shared a home with that weird group of strangers we call relations.Oh and there's a dog. Called Poo.
Awards
Winner of Galaxy National Book Awards: Specsavers Popular Fiction Book of the Year 2011
Critic Reviews
“Really enjoyable and highly recommended. Dawn French is a wonderful writer - witty, wise and poignant”
Beautifully observed. Makes you laugh on every page The Times
Hilarious. Chortle-out-loud turns of phrase, razor-sharp observations Stylist
Fresh, extremely funny Sunday Times
Has she cracked it with her first novel? Yes. Engaging from the first page Heat
Daily Mail
A hilarious and compelling read Good Housekeeping
Beautifully observed. Makes you laugh on every page The Times
Hilarious. Chortle-out-loud turns of phrase, razor-sharp observations The Stylist
Fresh, extremely funny Sunday Times
Has she cracked it with her first novel? Yes. Engaging from the first page Heat
About the Author
Dawn French has been making people laugh for 30 years. As a writer, comedian and actor, she has appeared in some of this country's most long-running and celebrated shows, including French and Saunders, The Vicar of Dibley, Jam and Jerusalem, and more recently, Roger and Val Have Just Got In. Her first three novels, A Tiny Bit Marvellous, Oh Dear Silvia and According to YES, are all Sunday Times bestsellers.
Product Details
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.
