Tremendous Things

Wilbur is sure he's a loser until he meets Charlie, a French girl who changes his life. He agrees to a makeover before seeing her again, but things don't go as planned.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2022
Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Wilbur is convinced that he is a failure. He leads a life of constant bullying, his best friend is 85 years old, and his only talent is playing the triangle in the school band. However, things begin to change when he gets the opportunity to participate in the French exchange. Wilbur's exchange student, Charlie, arrives to spend a week with him and his two moms. To his surprise, Charlie turns out to be a girl, an amazing, sophisticated, French girl who Wilbur instantly falls in love with. Determined to win her heart, Wilbur agrees to a complete life makeover before he sees Charlie again on the return trip to Paris. But the path to true love never runs smoothly.

As Wilbur prepares for his trip to France, he is determined to impress Charlie with his new look and attitude. He spends hours shopping for the perfect outfit, practicing his French, and even learning to play the guitar. However, as he gets closer to his destination, Wilbur begins to feel overwhelmed by the pressure. He worries that he won't be able to live up to Charlie's expectations and that he will be rejected by her.

On the day of his arrival in France, Wilbur is nervous and excited. He meets Charlie at the airport, and she is immediately impressed by his new look and confidence. They spend the first few days exploring Paris, and Wilbur feels like he is living in a dream. However, as the week goes on, Wilbur begins to realize that he is not the only one who is interested in Charlie. He discovers that she has a boyfriend, a handsome Frenchman named Pierre.

Wilbur is heartbroken, but he tries to hide his feelings from Charlie. He continues to pursue her, hoping that he can win her over. However, Charlie is not interested in Wilbur's advances, and she becomes increasingly distant from him. Wilbur is devastated, and he feels like he has lost everything.

As the week comes to an end, Wilbur prepares to leave France. He is sad and lonely, and he doesn't know what to do with his life. However, just as he is about to board his plane, Charlie surprises him with a visit. She tells him that she has been thinking about him, and she realizes that she has been wrong about Pierre. She wants to be with Wilbur, and she is willing to break up with Pierre to be with him.

Wilbur is overjoyed, and he feels like he has been given a second chance. He and Charlie spend the rest of their time in France together, exploring new places and making new memories. Wilbur realizes that he doesn't need to be perfect to be loved, and he is grateful for the opportunity to be with Charlie.

In the end, Wilbur learns that true love is not about being perfect, but about being honest and true to yourself. He also learns that it is never too late to pursue your dreams and that sometimes, the greatest love stories come from unexpected places.

Weight: 232g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839130588