“On Decoration Day, while everyone else in town was at the cemetery decorating the graves of our Glorious War Dead, Willie Beaner and me, Robert Burns Hewitt, took Mabel Cramm's bloomers and run them up the flagpole in front of the town hall. That was the beginning of all my troubles.”
This book delves into the experiences of a young boy raised in a deeply religious environment, offering insights into the challenges and complexities of faith and family life. more
Katherine Paterson is an esteemed American children's literature author known for her profound emotions and rich imagination. Her works have won numerous top awards in the American children's literature field, such as the Newbery Medal. Born on October 31, 1932, Paterson's works cover a variety of themes from historical novels to modern life, enjoying great popularity among readers. more
“I love to read. But I loved to read a lot longer than I started to love writing.”
“You'd never killed anyone. Then you had.”
“One didn't stop to talk with creatures from one's nightmares.”