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When a beautiful girl appears on archies radar, he embarks on a daring quest to win her that sees him question who he really is. The waterstones childrens book prize is an annual award given to a work of childrens literature published during the previous year. Andy robb what do you do if youre a fourteenyearold geek, and a beautiful girl appears in your world. With his dad about to move away with his new family and his tactless stepfather offering inane advice, archie decides its time to take action and embark on a. If youd like to get the additional items youve selected to qualify for this offer, close this window and add these items to your cart. Fourteenyearold archie is a geek who spends his friday nights engaged in role playing games, and whose interior monologue reveals the. Now shes getting a chance to make things right, but a certain sexy nightclub owner is muddying the waters. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Close encounters of the girl kind kindle edition by andy robb.

Close encounters of the girl kind kindle edition by robb, andy. With his dad about to move away with his new family and his tactless stepfather offering inane advice, archie decides its time to take action and embark on a real life quest to win the girl of his dreams. Shortlisted for the waterstones teen book prize 20. Sequel to andy robbs highly acclaimed debut geekhood. Check out my blog for news of upcoming news and events. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Buy close encounters of the girl kind by andy robb from waterstones today. Close encounters of the third kind anybody who has written him off because of his string of stinkersor anybody whos too young to remember the goodbye girl may be shocked at the accomplishment and nuance of richard dreyfusss performance in close encounters of the third kind. Close encounters with andy robb we were thrilled to have a visit from author and actor andy robb today. This entry was posted in uncategorized on september 15, 2014 by xyrunohy. Close encounters of the girl kind, geekhood by andy robb. A comingofage tale about a teenage girl who reveals a dark secret in letters to a prisoner on death row has won the waterstones prize for new and emerging talent annabel pitchers ketchup. But this means leaving behind geekhood once and for.

Mission improbable and the true and untold story of the outlaw tam barker. He is a level five mage and his favourite shop is the hovel. Books similar to close encounters of the girl kind. Find the cheapest prices on this close encounters of the girl kind paperback, 2012 on pricerunner we store data about your usage in cookies. Close encounters of the girl kind was longlisted for the 20 branford boase award. To help you find what youre looking for, see similar items below. Close encounters of the girl kind by andy robb waterstones. Close encounters of the girl kind, archie is a geek to his core and despite having a close encounter with sarah at the beginning of term, hes still completely clueless about girls. Detective ryan winslet is a bythebook kind of girl. Authors andrew nurnberg associates international ltd. We were thrilled to have a visit from author and actor andy robb today. Close encounters of the girl kind by andy robb archie is a fully fledged geek.

Enter clare an older woman shes sixteen who archie meets on his weekend trip to see his dad and his nightmare. Humour is, and when it is this good, it needs capitalisation. Close encounters of the girl kind was shortlisted for the waterstones childrens book prize, 20. Despite the fact that the closest hes come to an encounter with a girl is painting. May 12, 2012 september 5, 2014 lunas little library. As hinted in the title, archie is a geek to his core and gives the reader an insight and an understanding to a more individual and unique social group, whilst also capturing the plight. Other onscreen credits include roles in wycliffe, peak practice, the bill, casualty, doc martin and films the da vinci code and the woman in black. So when a beautiful girl enters his life in the real world he has no idea what to do. Close encounters of the girl kind, andy robbs second book from stripes publishing geekhood. Archie is a geek to his core and despite having a close encounter with sarah at the beginning of term, hes still completely clueless about girls. Close encounters with andy robb the kings school chester.

Close encounters of the girl kind, is the story of archie, a fourteen year old boy and a geek to his core. First awarded in 2005, the purpose of the prize is to uncover hidden talent in childrens writing and is therefore open only to authors who have published no. Close encounters of a girl kind, andy robb explores the difficulties faced by a fourteenyearold geek. His parents are divorced, his stepdad is a tosser, the only thing his friends are good at is the game, and, to top it all off, he is struck by surprise by. If you havent worked it out yet, girls dont do this. The one and only time she allowed her personal feelings to cloud her judgement, the results were devastating. Close encounters find the lowest price at pricerunner and. As hinted in the title, archie is a geek to his core and gives the reader an insight and an understanding to a more individual and.

Andy robb is a selfconfessed geek, actor, author and freelance writer with a keen interest in art. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to this. Close encounters of the third kind fotonovel movie. Close encounters of the girl kind online from australias leading online bookstore. If you buy it now, youll only be purchasing this item. Despite the fact that the closest hes come to an encounter with a girl is painting an elven miniature, archie embarks on a daring quest to win her heart. And they dont talk to geeks like me especially if theyre pretty. He doesnt expect his life to change, until one day when hes down at the hovel and meets someone totally unexpected. Close encounters of the girl kind by andy robb author enlarge cover. Ive been writing books for young adults since 2012. The award recognises the most promising new writers and their editors, as well as rewarding excellence in writing and publishing.

Geekhood was the book that readers of my blog decided i should read. Close encounters of the girl kind kindle edition by. He loves roleplaying games, fantasy epics and hes never had a girlfriend. Close encounters of the girl kind by andy robb book the fast free. Close encounters of the third kind anybody who has written him off because of his string of stinkersor anybody whos too young to remember the goodbye girlmay be shocked at the accomplishment and nuance of richard dreyfusss performance in close encounters of the third kind. May 22, 2014 books are doorways to another world, where will you go. In the world of roleplaying games, hes a level 5 mage, capable of summoning the undead. Close encounters of the girl kind paperback 4 jun 2012. I thought geekhood carried a strong, positive message about finding out it is best to be yourself, no matter who you are. While acting, he wrote a number of pieces for stage, television and radio before a chance encounter with bestselling author alex garland inspired him to start writing childrens fiction. Close encounters of the girl kind geekhood 1 paperback. For archie, the natural reaction is to duck and cover, however he decides to embark on a daring quest to. Close encounters find the lowest price at pricerunner.

Archie, a true geek to his core, has a lot going on in his life. Close encounters of the girl kind in one sentence a must read. Apr 30, 2014 geekhood was the book that readers of my blog decided i should read. Amongst other things, he has two ya novels on his conscience.

Andy was born in devon, but now lives in a house boat on the thames. Close encounters of the girl kind uncategorized fourteenyearold archie is a geek who spends his friday nights engaged in role playing games, and whose interior monologue reveals the thoughts he cant share with his friends and doesnt dare express around his mum and her boyfriend, tony the tosser. May 08, 2015 geekhood close encounters of the girl kind. Close encounters of the girl kind was longlisted for the 20 branford boase award and shortlisted for the waterstones teen book prize 20. Annabel pitcher wins waterstones childrens book prize. Close encounters of the girl kind by andy robb paperback.

Close encounters of the girl kind is a greatly humorous, relatable book about the struggles of a 14yearold geek. Books are doorways to another world, where will you go. Close encounters of the girl kind fourteenyearold archie is a geek to his cor e. Close encounters of the third kind fotonovel movie tiein. They dont play role playing games or reenact fictional battles. Close encounters of the girl kind paperback, 2012 compare. Despite the fact that the closest hes come to an encounter with a girl is painting an elven miniature, archie embarks on. Close encounters of the girl kind follows a socially awkward fourteenyear old named archie, who goes through a mental journey of discovery and selfacceptance throughout the course of the novel. Geekhood close encounters of the girl kind geekhood by andy. He must contend with lifes big challenges warring parents, school. Buy a discounted hardcover of close encounters online from australias leading online bookstore. Demon dentist and other popular titles quizzed for.