How to Be Cool
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Author | Philip Pullman |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Publisher | Heinemann |
Publication date | 1 September 1987 |
Pages | 160 |
ISBN | 0-434-95781-X |
How to be Cool is a 1987 novel written by Philip Pullman and intended for older teen readers. The plot revolves around a young man named Jacob who finds out the truth about the sinister plans of the National Cool Board and hits upon an idea to beat them at their own game.[1]
Release details
- 1987, UK Heinemann Young Books (ISBN 0-434-95781-X), Pub date 1 September 1987, hardback (First edition)
- 1987, UK Heinemann Young Books (ISBN 0-434-95782-8), Pub date 1 September 1987, paperback
Cover illustration & lettering: Martina Farrow
Television adaptation
It was adapted for television in the United Kingdom by Granada Television for ITV, and starred Roger Daltrey and Freddie Jones. Three 50-minute episodes aired between 3–17 December 1988.[2][3]
References
- ^ How to Be Cool at Fantastic Fiction
- ^ How to Be Cool at the BFI database
- ^ "How to Be Cool (TV series)". BFI. Retrieved 13 February 2021.[dead link]
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