by Nick Hornby
First published 2007
Fifteen-year-old Sam's life is turned upside down when his ex-girlfriend reveals she's pregnant. Terrified of repeating his mom's struggles as a teen parent, Sam turns to his skateboarding hero, Tony Hawk, for answers. But even the legendary Tony Hawk can't prepare Sam for the unexpected glimpse of his future that unfolds before him. Now Sam must navigate the uncharted path of impending fatherhood and make the tough choices that will determine his destiny.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary, adolescence, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Setting: England
309 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers