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Zero Per Cent - by Mark Swallow (Paperback)

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  • Jack Curling tells his life story from 11-15 while sitting in Business Studies GCSE, writing nothing but his number, knowing that this will earn him precisely 0%.
  • 272 Pages
  • Young Adult Fiction, Coming of Age

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About the Book



Jack Curling tells his life story from 11-15 while sitting in Business Studies GCSE, writing nothing but his number, knowing that this will earn him precisely 0%.



Book Synopsis



Jack Curling tells his life story from 11-15 while sitting in Business Studies GCSE, writing nothing but his number, knowing that this will earn him precisely 0%.

Jack is caught in the slipstream of decisions, decisions made without reference to him and what he wants. Can't he run his life on his own terms? He's pretty famous at school - Jack Curling, entrepreneur and wheeler dealer. Surely his dad can see that he's OK doing it his way? It's time to prove a point. The exam is waiting. Can he get precisely 0%?



About the Author



Mark Swallow was born in 1963. After studying history at Oxford University, he trained as a journalist on the Gloucestershire Echo. He has travelled and worked in China and India. He is now a teacher in Bristol, where he lives with his wife and son, Finn.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .67 Inches (D)
Weight: .54 Pounds
Suggested Age: 13 Years
Number of Pages: 272
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Coming of Age
Publisher: Collins Flamingo
Format: Paperback
Author: Mark Swallow
Language: English
Street Date: February 4, 2002
TCIN: 1005134854
UPC: 9780007126491
Item Number (DPCI): 247-19-2992
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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  • A: Mark Swallow studied history at Oxford and has experience as a journalist and a teacher.

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  • A: The book is published by Collins Flamingo, known for young adult fiction.

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Q: What theme does the book explore?

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  • A: The book explores themes of adolescence, identity, and the struggle for autonomy during coming-of-age.

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Q: Who is the main character of the story?

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  • A: The main character is Jack Curling, who shares his experiences from ages 11 to 15.

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  • A: The book is suggested for readers aged 13 years and older.

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