{"product_id":"why-is-nobody-laughing-9781471411342","title":"Why Is Nobody Laughing?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eA young person deals with mental health and family dynamics in the novel \"Will the Real Ibrahim Malik Please Stand Up?\". \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 07 July 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hot Key Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA captivating and poignant portrayal of a young individual navigating the complexities of mental health and family dynamics, this novel offers a profound exploration of depth and genuine emotion. With its charming characters, readers are sure to find themselves growing affection for them as they journey alongside Ibrahim Malik on his transformative path.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIbrahim and Dexter have been inseparable best friends since their childhood. While Dexter exudes confidence and coolness, Ibrahim grapples with a multitude of challenges. Hiding his passion for comedy from his family, he navigates the pressures of being the oldest child in an immigrant household, while also experiencing episodes that he later realizes are panic attacks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne fateful day, when Ibrahim experiences a panic attack on stage during a local stand-up competition, he flees to a deserted room. There, he encounters Sura, a kind-hearted individual who offers him solace and guidance in coming to terms with his anxiety. Sura becomes a safe haven for Ibrahim, allowing him to open up in ways he has never been able to with Dexter. However, there is an enigmatic quality to Sura that sparks curiosity—her knowledge of Ibrahim and the seemingly instantaneous disappearance she experiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Ibrahim's journey unfolds, he faces mounting pressures that threaten to crumble his resilience. Will Sura's words be enough to provide him with the support he needs? And what will happen when she is no longer there to guide him?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis novel is a powerful and contemporary exploration of teenage mental health in boys. It resonates with readers who are fans of John Green, Alice Oseman, and Holly Bourne, offering a relatable and thought-provoking narrative that sheds light on the complexities of young adulthood. Through Ibrahim's journey, readers are invited to contemplate the importance of seeking help, the power of friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 204g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 196 x 22 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781471411342\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yasmin Rahman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094488019194,"sku":"9781471411342","price":5.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1657299497996_book.jpg?v=1657776276","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/why-is-nobody-laughing-9781471411342","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}