Boy Swallows Universe

Boy Swallows Universe is a coming-of-age story like no other, with a twelve-year-old boy falling in love, breaking into prison, and crossing paths with one of Brisbane's most notorious criminals. It is a profound, endearing, brutal, poetic, beautiful, fast-paced, thrilling, true-crime, hopeless romance, magical realism, and laugh-out-loud funny novel.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 25 June 2020
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

*Make sure you read Trent Dalton s irresistible new novel,LOLA IN THE MIRROR,out now* ‘Electric The Times ‘Thrilling New York Times ‘Extraordinary Joanna Cannon THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES Australia,1983 Life is pretty tough right now for twelve-year-old Eli – what with his mute brother,a convicted murderer for a babysitter,a drug-dealing stepfather,an incarcerated mother and a long-lost father – surely it cant get any worse? Think again. Hes about to fall in love,break into prison and cross paths with one of the most notorious criminals Brisbane has ever seen. A coming-of-age story like no other, Boy Swallows Universe is the most exhilarating novel youll read all year. WHAT READERS LOVE ABOUT THIS BOOK: Profound,endearing,brutal… this will move you beyond belief and keep you hooked until the very last page ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Poetic and beautiful,fast-paced and thrilling… One of my all-time favourite books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trent Dalton has captured the humour and tragedy that colours everyday life for kids just getting by. This novel is part true-crime,part hopeless romance,part magical realism and laugh-out-loud funny! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best books I ve read in years… I promise you won t be disappointed
LOLA IN THE MIRROR, a captivating novel by Trent Dalton, is a must-read for all book lovers. With its irresistible blend of electric storytelling, thrilling suspense, and extraordinary characters, this book has received rave reviews from critics and readers alike. The Times, New York Times, and Joanna Cannon have all praised it as a major Netflix series, and it has become an international bestseller. Set in Australia in 1983, the story follows twelve-year-old Eli as he navigates a tumultuous life filled with challenges and heartbreak. Despite his difficult circumstances, Eli finds love, breaks into prison, and crosses paths with one of the most notorious criminals Brisbane has ever seen. Boy Swallows Universe is a coming-of-age story like no other, offering a profound and endearing portrayal of the human experience. Readers have been moved beyond belief by its poetic and beautiful prose, fast-paced and thrilling plot, and the perfect blend of true-crime, hopeless romance, magical realism, and laugh-out-loud humor. One of the best books I've read in years, Boy Swallows Universe promises to keep you hooked until the very last page. Don't miss out on this extraordinary novel – grab your copy today and experience the magic for yourself!

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008319281