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Description edit
Set in a small Southern town in the 1930s, this classic work tells the story of three endearing misfits--an orphaned boy and two whimsical old ladies--who one day take up residence in a tree house. Now a major motion picture from Fine Line Features, starring Sissy Spacek, Walter Matthau, Piper... read more
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
Characters/People edit
- Collin Fenwick: An orphaned boy
- Dolly Talbo: Aunt of Collin
- Verena Talbo: Dolly's sister
- Catherine Creek: African American servant
- Morris Ritz: Crook
- Riley Henderson: A boy who becomes friends with Collin
- Junius Candle: The town Sheriff
- Judge Cool: Judge; he is considered a free thinker
First Sentence edit
When was it that first I heard of the grass harp?
Authors & Contributors edit
- Truman Capote (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1951
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 216
Publisher: Random House
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1951
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 216
Awards edit
- National Book Award (Finalist, 1952: Fiction)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
Subjects edit
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