Stephen King's The Body: A Coming-of-Age Novella

Experience Stephen King's timeless coming-of-age novella, "The Body," now available as a standalone paperback. Originally published in his 1982 collection Different Seasons and famously adapted into the film classic Stand by Me, this edition brings the unforgettable story of friendship, loneliness, and adventure to a new generation.

Set in the small town of Castle Rock, the story follows Gordie Lachance and his three friends as they embark on a quest to find the body of a missing boy. What begins as a journey to achieve fame transforms into a profound rite of passage, confronting the boys with the intimations of their own mortality as they traverse the railway tracks.

Stephen King, the master chronicler of small-town adolescence and universal experience, delivers an iconic exploration of childhood bonds and the adventures that shape us.

Key Features:

• Standalone publication of the novella "The Body."
• Features Stephen King's masterful storytelling.
• Explores themes of friendship, loss, and growing up.
• Adapted into the beloved film Stand by Me.

Specifications:

• Author: Stephen King
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
• Release Date: September 9, 2021
• Page Count: 208 pages
• Dimensions: 12.8 x 1.8 x 19.6 cm
• Weight: 152 g
• ISBN-10: 1529379334
• ISBN-13: 978-1529379334

This edition is part of the Different Seasons collection, with "The Body" being book 2 of 2.