From the author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry comes a very different but equally unlikely and heartrending hero, and a story of secrets, a terrible mistake, and the destructive nature of perfection.
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In 1972, two seconds were added to time. It was in order to balance clock time with the movement of the earth. Byron Hemming knows this because James Lowe has told him and James is the cleverest boy at school. But how can time change? The steady movement of hands around a clock is as certain as their golden futures.
Then Byron's mother, late for the school run, makes a devastating mistake. Byron's perfect world is shattered. Were those two extra seconds to blame? Can what follows ever be set right?
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Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In 1972, two seconds were added to time. It was in order to balance clock time with the movement of the earth. Byron Hemming knew this because James Lowe had told him and James was the cleverest boy at school. But how could time change? The steady movement of hands around a clock was as certain as their golden futures. Then Byron's mother, late for the school run, makes a devastating mistake. Byron's perfect world is shattered. Were those two extra seconds to blame? Can what follows ever be set right? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR005156044
Quantità: 5 disponibili
Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo GRP79328774
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Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G0857520679I3N00
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Da: medimops, Berlin, Germania
Condizione: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Codice articolo M00857520679-G
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Da: medimops, Berlin, Germania
Condizione: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. Codice articolo M00857520679-V
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Da: Hamelyn, Madrid, M, Spagna
Condizione: Very Good. : En 1972, se añadieron dos segundos al tiempo para equilibrar el tiempo del reloj con el movimiento de la tierra. Byron Hemming lo sabe porque James Lowe se lo ha contado, y James es el chico más inteligente de la escuela. Pero, ¿cómo puede cambiar el tiempo? El movimiento constante de las manecillas alrededor de un reloj es tan seguro como su futuro dorado. Entonces, la madre de Byron, que llega tarde a la escuela, comete un error devastador. El mundo perfecto de Byron se hace añicos. ¿Fueron esos dos segundos extra los culpables? ¿Se puede arreglar lo que sigue? EAN: 9780857520678 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: Perfect Autor: Rachel Joyce Editorial: BANTAM. TRANSWORLD PUBLISHERS Idioma: en Páginas: 368 Formato: tapa blanda. Codice articolo Happ-2024-11-28-212adea5
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Da: Trotalibros LIBRERÍA LOW COST, Vigo, Spagna
Rústica. Condizione: Bien. Condizione sovraccoperta: Bien. 1. In 1972, two seconds were added to time. It was in order to balance clock time with the movement of the earth. Byron Hemming knows this because James Lowe has told him and James is the cleverest boy at school. But how can time change? The steady movement of hands around a clock is as certain as their golden futures.Then Byrons mother, late for the school run, makes a devastating mistake. Byrons perfect world is shattered. Were those two extra seconds to blame? Can what follows ever be set right? LIBRO. Codice articolo 67104
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