The Boy with A Snake in his Schoolbag: A Memoir from Manila (Or Something Like That)

A Fascinating and Funny Coming-of-Age Story Set in the Philippines. This humorous coming-of-age memoir takes readers on a journey from kindergarten through college and beyond, capturing the experiences of a young teacher. Set in Manila, it explores universal themes of friendship, love, school life, academic struggles, and personal triumphs. A National Bestseller in the Philippines, the book includes lively illustrations by award-winning cartoonist Freely Abrigo, a concept artist for Warner Brothers. Through candid, warm, and humorous essays, Bob Ong recounts his upbringing in Marcos-era Manila of the 1980s, blending satire and nostalgia with everyday experiences such as:Fighting for a seat in a crowded classroomEnjoying Nutribuns (UNICEF's nutrient-enriched bread for developing countries)Discovering a 20-inch rubber snake in your schoolbagParticipating in a disastrous school production of Star WarsStruggling to adapt to university lifeGaining new insights as a teacherWhether you're reminiscing about schooldays in the Philippines or simply looking for an entertaining memoir set against the backdrop of a vibrant Asian city, this book offers humor, heart, and insight. A Fascinating and Funny Coming-of-Age Story Set in the Philippines.

This humorous coming-of-age memoir takes readers on a journey from kindergarten through college and beyond, capturing the experiences of a young teacher. Set in Manila, it explores universal themes of friendship, love, school life, academic struggles, and personal triumphs.

A National Bestseller in the Philippines, the book includes lively illustrations by award-winning cartoonist Freely Abrigo, a concept artist for Warner Brothers.

Through candid, warm, and humorous essays, Bob Ong recounts his upbringing in Marcos-era Manila of the 1980s, blending satire and nostalgia with everyday experiences such as:

• Fighting for a seat in a crowded classroom
• Enjoying Nutribuns (UNICEF''s nutrient-enriched bread for developing countries)
• Discovering a 20-inch rubber snake in your schoolbag
• Participating in a disastrous school production of Star Wars
• Struggling to adapt to university life
• Gaining new insights as a teacher

Whether you''re reminiscing about schooldays in the Philippines or simply looking for an entertaining memoir set against the backdrop of a vibrant Asian city, this book offers humor, heart, and insight.

• | Author: Bob Ong, Freely Abrigo
• | Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• | Publication Date: Sep 02, 2025
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9780804859202
• | ISBN-10: 0804859205