 First edition | |
| Author | Philip Pullman |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Heinemann |
| Publication date | 1 September 1987 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| 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.
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.
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.
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| Sally Lockhart |
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| His Dark Materials |
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