{"product_id":"9780804855211","title":"The Boy with a Snake in his Schoolbag : A Memoir from Manila (Or Something Like That)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Fascinating and Funny Coming-of-Age Story set in the Philippines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This humorous coming-of-age memoir follows the author from kindergarten through high school and college to his own experiences as a young teacher. Set in Manila, it explores universal themes of friendship, love, school life, depression, academic struggles and personal successes. A National Bestseller in the Philippines, the book also includes illustrations by award-winning cartoonist Freely Abrigo, a concept artist for Warner Brothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFighting for a seat in a classroom with limited chairs\n\u003cbr\u003eMunching on Nutribuns (UNICEF's nutrient-enriched bread sent to developing countries)\n\u003cbr\u003eHaving your sister discover a 20-inch rubber snake in your schoolbag \n\u003cbr\u003eTaking part in a disastrous school production of Star Wars\n\u003cbr\u003eStruggling to adapt to university life\n\u003cbr\u003eDiscovering a new perspective of the classroom when he becomes a teacher himself\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52930558886197,"sku":"EB_LI0510_A05-03_DUBAI","price":73.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/7773\/1381\/files\/9780804855211-1.jpg?v=1789402531","url":"https:\/\/kinokuniya.ae\/ar\/products\/9780804855211","provider":"Books Kinokuniya UAE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}