Ugly (younger readers)
The bestselling Australian story, now published internationally
$18.60
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
11 August 2015
Summary
A real-life version of the movie WONDER. Published in multiple countries, including the USA.
Robert Hoge was born with a tumour in the middle of his face, and legs that weren’t much use. There wasn’t another baby like him in the whole of Australia, let alone Brisbane. But the rest of his life wasn’t so unusual: he had a mum and a dad, brothers and sisters, friends at school and in his street. He had childhood scrapes and days at the beach; fights with his family and trouble with his t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780733634338 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0733634338 |
| Author: | Robert Hoge |
| Publisher: | Hachette Australia |
| Imprint: | Lothian Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 11 August 2015 |
| Weight: | 180g |
| Dimensions: | 199mm x 144mm x 16mm |
| Series: | The Official Pokemon Ear |
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This fabulous easy-to-read tale is a treasure for anyone who has ever given their looks a second thought. Ugly offers a bracing perspective on life, love and the real definition of beauty. - Good Reading on UGLY adult edition
This is an incredible life story that will no doubt attract much publicity and discussion about beauty, ugliness and how we value ourselves. - Australian Bookseller + Publisher on UGLY adult editionThere is much to be learned from this ugly man whose spirit is truly beautiful. - Saturday Age on UGLY adult edition[A] frank, wry and funny memoir … - Sunday Age on UGLY adult editionIf Robert Hoge reckons he belongs to the Ugly Club, then “ugly” must mean humour and courage, love and decency. - William McInnesAbout The Author
Robert Hoge
Robert Hoge has worked as a journalist, a speechwriter, a science communicator for the CSIRO and a political advisor to the former Queensland Premier and Deputy Premier. He has had numerous short stories, articles, interviews and other works published in Australia and overseas. He also enjoys photography, disability advocacy and social engagement. While he never got far with his professional lawn bowls career, Robert did carry the Olympic torch in 2000. He is married and lives in Brisbane.
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