Dandelion Wine (1957) Ray Bradbury (Author)
Dandelion Wine takes place in small Greentown, Ilinois, during the late 1920s. The narrative follows the adventures of 12-year-old Douglas Spaulding, outfitted with new tennis shoes and youthful exuberance as he heads into summer vacation. Douglas and his brother set out to explore their town, mystery and wonder. The inquisitive lads have a magical summer in which they learn about nature, community and the past.
MAIN CHARACTERS :
Douglas Spaulding, 12-Year-Old
SETTING(S) :
East, Great Lakes States, Green Town, Illinois, Midwest, North America, United States
SUBJECT :
Brothers, Childhood, Summer
TIME PERIOD :
20th century AD, 1920s (Decade) AD
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Los Angeles Times Book Review (Southern California): Paperback Fiction
Total Number of Weeks: 1
First Appearance: October 1, 2000
Last Appearance: October 1, 2000
Highest Position Achieved: 6
Gale Document Number: GALE|M1300039835
Gale Database: What Do I Read Next?, 2009
SOURCE CITATION : "Dandelion Wine." 2009. Books & Authors Gale. Gale Internal User. 23 Nov 2009 <http://bna.galegroup.com/bna/start.do?p=BNA&u=gale>
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