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Timothy and the Phubbers

by Ken Kwek, Lolita Chiong   |  Ages 13+
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Timothy and the Phubbers
Timothy and the Phubbers

Hilarious take on technology and schoolyard survival.

"Timothy and the Phubbers" is a witty dive into the challenges of growing up in a digital age. If you're looking for a lighthearted yet thought-provoking story, Timothy's quirky adventures will resonate with you. It's perfect if you've ever felt the absurdity of communicating more with emojis than with actual words, or if you enjoy stories where the underdog has to outsmart the bully with ingenious plans. Plus, it's a heartwarming reminder of the importance of human connections—a delightful read!

  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Best Audiobook (2022)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Timothy and the Phubbers

by Ken Kwek, Lolita Chiong   |  Ages 13+
Compare to estimated retail price: RM63.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9789814757973
Authors: Ken Kwek, Lolita Chiong
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2018-04-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Picture Books
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction, Humor, Family
Goodreads rating: 4.29
(rated by 24 readers)

Description

Timothy Pong has enough trouble at home without throwing his first year of secondary school into the mix. The Pong family only interact with each other through digital machines rather than human contact. Twelve-year-old Timothy is too young to own a phone, according to his mum, so he hasn’t actually spoken to his family in years as he can’t WhatsApp his parents or Snapchat his older sister. Even worse, the most menacing bully in school, who also just happens to be the prettiest girl Timothy has ever seen, has plucked him out as her new favourite target. Luckily, Timothy has a few ideas up his sleeve to survive Secondary One, as well as the help of his undernourished friend Rudy, who, when not helping Timothy, can be found eating grass in the school field. When their first plan goes horribly wrong and Timothy is caught on camera with his pants down—the most embarrassing three minutes of fame ever—the two friends must up their game if they’re to expose the conniving Bella, ace their Science project, and learn how an old-fashioned camera they first mistook for a hairdryer might be the answer to their prayers.
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Hilarious take on technology and schoolyard survival.

"Timothy and the Phubbers" is a witty dive into the challenges of growing up in a digital age. If you're looking for a lighthearted yet thought-provoking story, Timothy's quirky adventures will resonate with you. It's perfect if you've ever felt the absurdity of communicating more with emojis than with actual words, or if you enjoy stories where the underdog has to outsmart the bully with ingenious plans. Plus, it's a heartwarming reminder of the importance of human connections—a delightful read!

  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Best Audiobook (2022)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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