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After moving with her family to Pleasant View, Illinois, in 1978, ten-year-old Addy Dawson forms a close friendship with Elizabeth "Cricket" Mitchell, a girl with a special gift and a father who resentment about her mother's death in childbirth dominates their relationship.
To escape a brutal life on the Liverpool docks, a boy runs away to sea Arthur Fearon is nearly thirteen, and in the eyes of the law, that makes him a man. He wants to study to become a chemist, but his family cannot afford for him to continue school. The thought of a life working the docks makes Fearon break down in front of his classmates, but there is no time to cry. This boy has to get to work. The docks are hellish, and Fearon’s first day is his last. He hops a steamer to Alexandria, looking for a better life on the sea, but everywhere he goes, he finds cruelty, vice, and the crushing weight of adulthood. He will not be a man for long. The subject of an infamous 1930s obscenity trial, this is the original, unexpurgated text of James Hanley’s landmark novel: an unflinching examination of child labor and a timeless tale of adulthood gained too soon.
Set in the summer of 1979, when America was running out of gas, The Lines tells the story of a family of four—the mother, the father, the girl, and the boy—in the first months of a marital separation. Through alternating perspectives, we follow the family as they explore new territory, new living arrangements, and new complications. The mother returns to school. The father moves into an apartment. The girl squares off with her mother, while the boy struggles to make sense of the world. The Lines explores the way we are all tied to one another, and how all experience offers the possibility of love and connection as much as loss and change.
In John Henry Goldfrap's novel, 'The Border Boys Along the St. Lawrence,' readers are taken on a thrilling adventure filled with suspense and excitement. Set along the St. Lawrence River, the story follows a group of young boys as they navigate through a series of unexpected challenges and mystical encounters. Goldfrap's writing style is rich in detail, capturing the essence of the northern landscape and the cultural tensions of the early 20th century. The novel's fast-paced plot and vivid imagery make it a captivating read for those interested in adventure and coming-of-age stories. Goldfrap's use of regional dialects adds authenticity to the characters and settings, immersing readers in the world of the Border Boys. As a pioneer of boys' adventure literature, Goldfrap drew inspiration from his own travels and experiences, bringing a sense of authenticity to his storytelling. His deep understanding of the human spirit and the bonds of friendship shine through in 'The Border Boys Along the St. Lawrence,' making it a timeless classic for readers of all ages. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a thrilling and heartwarming tale that celebrates the power of camaraderie and bravery.
Gone for a Sojer Boy is a companion book to Echoes from the Boys of Company H and is based upon hundreds of letters from a few Civil War soldiers of Company H, 100th Regiment, New York State Volunteers. They provide rare insight into the life and thoughts of common solders. This volume explores the changes the boys experienced during their time of service. Both camp life and battles are reviewed and serve to trace and explain the evolution of their opinions about important aspects of a soldiers life: namely, death, politics, and religion. These young men were ordinary human beings who were rendered extraordinary by their experience. This rich collection of Civil War letters presents a colorful, illuminating portrait of common soldiers serving their country. Edward Longacre, author of more than 20 books on the Civil War I found this remarkable book to be a fascinating and unique telling of a soldiers story. The exhaustive work and research done by Neal Wixson to put letters and diaries together was only matched by his passion to tell of his great-grandfathers war experience. The qualities of work by the author, the unique story of soldiers in their own words, make this a truly superb work of military history. It has my highest endorsement. General Anthony C. Zinni USMC (retired) The letters of soldiers, written to their loved ones at home, reveal in plain, uncluttered language the details of the daily life of the soldier. The voice of the common soldier provides an intimate, personal view that is devoid of the posturing of politicians and officers. Neal Wixson has lovingly edited the letters into a poignant journey through this painful chapter of our nations history. Jeff Toalson, Civil War author and lecturer A great-grandson of Thomas Maharg of Company H, Neal E. Wixson earned a B.A. from Oberlin College and a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law. He is member of the Williamsburg Civil War Roundtable and the 100th Regiments Veterans Association. He and his wife reside in Virginia.