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Hold Me Closer

Hold Me Closer: The Tiny Cooper Story

David Levithan

Larger-than-life character Tiny Cooper, from John Green and David Levithan’s bestselling novel Will Grayson, Will Grayson, finally tells his own story the only way he knows how—as a stupendous musical.

In this novel-in-musical-form, readers will experience all of Hold Me Closer, the autobiographical musical written by and staring Tiny Cooper. Filled with humour, pain, and ‘big, lively, belty’ musical numbers, readers will finally learn Tiny’s full story, from his birth and childhood to his quest for love and his infamous eighteen ex-boyfriends.

David Levithan
About the Author

David Levithan is an award-winning and New York Times-bestselling author of young adult books, including 19 Love Songs, Every Day, Boy Meets Boy, Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist (with Rachel Cohn) and Will Grayson, Will Grayson (with John Green). He lives in New Jersey and spends his days in New York, editing and publishing other people’s...

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Extent:
224pp
Format:
Paperback
Text publication date:
18 March 2015
ISBN:
9781922182722
AU Price:
$19.99
NZ Price:
$26.00
Themes:
homosexuality, friendship
Reading age:
14+
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Praise for David Levithan
andHold Me Closer

‘Levithan has turned in another star turn with a book that is witty, wise, and well worthy of an encore.’

‘A welcome addition to progressive library collections.’

‘Broadway, are you listening?’

‘Yes, it’s finally here…If you don’t know Tiny Cooper already, get to know him ASAP.’

‘Glorious, loud, sparkly fun.’

‘Tiny Cooper was one of the most memorable characters of recent YA books and it’s great to see him getting one of his own.’

Hold Me Closer reads like a musical theatre script, full of flamboyant musical numbers, heartfelt stage direction and personality as big as Tiny himself.’

Other editions ofHold Me Closer
  • Hold Me Closer
    ebook
    ISBN: 9781925095654
    18 March 2015
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