The Boy with A Snake in his Schoolbag: A Memoir from Manila (Or Something Like That) - Bob Ong - Books - Tuttle Publishing - 9780804855211 - March 28, 2023
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The Boy with A Snake in his Schoolbag: A Memoir from Manila (Or Something Like That)

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A Fascinating and Funny Coming-of-Age Story set in the Philippines

This collection of warm and humorous essays candidly chronicles Bob Ong's experiences growing up in the Marcos-era Manila of the 1980s. The author casts a satirical and nostalgic eye on the events of everyday life including: Fighting for a seat in a classroom with limited chairsMunching on Nutribuns (UNICEF's nutrient-enriched bread sent to developing countries) Having your sister discover a 20-inch rubber snake in your schoolbag Taking part in a disastrous school production of Star WarsStruggling to adapt to university lifeDiscovering a new perspective of the classroom when he becomes a teacher himself
Whether you're nostalgic for your own schooldays in the Philippines or simply want to enjoy an entertaining memoir set against the backdrop of a chaotic Asian city, this book is for you.
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192 pages

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released March 28, 2023
ISBN13 9780804855211
Publishers Tuttle Publishing
Pages 192
Dimensions 139 × 210 × 23 mm   ·   324 g
Language English  
Illustrator Abrigo, Freely

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