Dandelion Wine: A Novel by Ray Bradbury (English) Paperback Book

Description: Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury A summer in the life of a 12 year old boy in 1928 in the hamlet of Green Town, Ill. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The summer of 28 was a vintage season for a growing boy. A summer of green apple trees, mowed lawns, and new sneakers. Of half-burnt firecrackers, of gathering dandelions, of Grandmas belly-busting dinner. It was a summer of sorrows and marvels and gold-fuzzed bees. A magical, timeless summer in the life of a twelve-year-old boy named Douglas Spaulding-remembered forever by the incomparable Ray Bradbury.The only god living in Green Town, Illinois, that Douglas Spaulding knew of.The facts about John Huff, aged twelve, are simple and soon stated.He could pathfind more trails than any Choctaw or Cherokee since time began.Could leap from the sky like a chimpanzee from a vine.Could live underwater two minutes and slide fifty yards downstream.Could hit baseballs into apple trees, knocking down harvests.Could jump six-foot orchard walls.Ran laughing.Sat easy.Was not a bully.Was kind.Knew the words to all the cowboy songs and would teach you if you asked.Knew the names of all the wild flowers and when the moon would rise or set and when the tides came in or out.He was, in fact, the only god living in the whole of Green Town, Illinois, during the twentieth century that Douglas Spaulding knew of. Author Biography Ray Bradbury is Americas foremost writer of science fiction and fantasy. Among his most popular adult books are Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated Man, Dandelion Wine, and Death is a Lonely Business. In addition, he has written several books for children, including Switch on the Night.He lives in Los Angeles. Review "Bradbury is an authentic original."—Time Promotional The summer of ?28 was a vintage season for a growing boy. A summer of green apple trees, mowed lawns, and new sneakers. Of half-burnt firecrackers, of gathering dandelions, of Grandma?s belly-busting dinner. It was a summer of sorrows and marvels and gold-fuzzed bees. A magical, timeless summer in the life of a twelve-year-old boy named Douglas Spaulding-remembered forever by the incomparable Ray Bradbury. Review Quote "Bradbury is an authentic original."- Time Promotional "Headline" The summer of 28 was a vintage season for a growing boy. A summer of green apple trees, mowed lawns, and new sneakers. Of half-burnt firecrackers, of gathering dandelions, of Grandmas belly-busting dinner. It was a summer of sorrows and marvels and gold-fuzzed bees. A magical, timeless summer in the life of a twelve-year-old boy named Douglas Spaulding-remembered forever by the incomparable Ray Bradbury. Description for Library A tender novel about one summer in the life of a 12-year-old boy growing up in a small Illinois town during 1928. A reissue. Details ISBN0553277537 Author Ray Bradbury Short Title DANDELION WINE Pages 256 Series Grand Master Editions Language English ISBN-10 0553277537 ISBN-13 9780553277531 Media Book DEWEY FIC Year 1985 Audience Age 11 Imprint Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Birth 1920 Alternative 9781433296291 Residence Los Angeles Waukegan, CA, US DOI 10.1604/9780553277531 Subtitle A Novel UK Release Date 1985-03-01 AU Release Date 1985-03-01 NZ Release Date 1985-03-01 US Release Date 1985-03-01 Publisher Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc Format Paperback Publication Date 1985-03-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2617069;

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