by Gantos, Jack.
[ 02. English Fiction ] Published by : Farrar Straus Giroux, (New York :) Physical details: 341 p. Subject(s): Boys | Conduct of life | Old age Year : 2011
Item type :
02. English Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonepark Intermediate School | FIC GAN | Available | |
| Stonepark Intermediate School | FIC GAN | Available |
In the historic town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack Gantos spends the summer of 1962 grounded for various offenses until he is assigned to help an elderly neighbor with a most unusual chore involving the newly dead, molten wax, twisted promises, Girl Scout cookies, underage driving, lessons from history, typewriting, and countless bloody noses.
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