The Amazing Absorbing Boy

This humorous and heartbreaking new novel from one of Canada’s most dynamic literary voices tells the story of 16-year-old Samuel – a Trinidadian boy who is sent to live with his long-absent father in Canada after his mother’s death. Inexperienced in the world, but wise in the culture of comic books, Samuel embarks on the adventure of a lifetime in this strange, bustling, cold new land. Perfect for comic lovers, teens, and Torontonians of all ages, The Amazing Absorbing Boy provides a punchy start to our winter readings.