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Description edit
The classic coming-of-age story set during World War II about the enduring spirit of youth and the values in life that count.
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
Characters/People edit
- Marcia: an outgoing girl who becomes the friend and love interest of Joshua
- Amadeo: Add a description of this character.
- Joshua Arnold: a typical teenager who takes over the role of head of the family when his father leaves to join the Navy
- Parker
- Tarzan Velarde
- Romeo Bonino
- Excilda
- Mrs. Arnold
- Mrs. Temple
- Lacey
- Paul
- Don Carlos
- Frank
- Chango
- Steenie
- John
- Anna
- Jimbob
- Venery Ann
- Mr. Cloyd
- Mr. Gunther
- Mr. Buel
- Bucky Swenson
- Chamaco
- Vicky
- Mrs. De Crispin
- Mrs. Loughran
- Shirley
- Sagrado
- Amalie
- Don Quixote
- Mrs. Stenopolous
- Billy
- Romero
- Mrs. Lopez
- Wormser
- Velva Mae
- Tony
- Mr. Bud
- Viola
- Montoya
- Alfonso
First Sentence edit
We were using the old blue china and the stainless steel cutlery, with place mats on the big oval table and odd-sized jelly glasses for the wine.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Richard Bradford (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Lippincott
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1968
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Page Count: Add the page count.
Publisher: Lippincott
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1968
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: Add the page count.
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
Subjects edit
- Books › Literature & Fiction › World Literature › United States
- Books › Mystery & Thrillers › Thrillers › Suspense
- Books › Mystery & Thrillers › Thrillers › Spy Stories & Tales of Intrigue
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Genre Fiction › Historical
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Genre Fiction › War
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Classics
- Books › Romance
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