“Not romantic," she disagreed. "To me it would be romantic if Antony properly fell on his sword and kicked the bucket and Cleopatra escaped and lived a lovely life sailing along the Nile without him and his big ideas ruining her kingdom.”
This novel is a poignant and humorous narrative about a young boy named George who spends his summer in 1962, helping his eccentric neighbor, Mrs. Zauner, with her newspaper column. Set in the small town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, the story explores themes of family, friendship, and the passage of time amidst the backdrop of a local polio outbreak and the Cuban Missile Crisis. more
Jack Gantos, born on July 2, 1951, is a renowned American children's literature author. His works are known for their humor, authenticity, and educational value, enjoying great popularity among readers. more
“Never mourn the loss of innocence, because it always brings the much greater gain of wisdom.”
“Does everyone look younger asleep?”
“If sleep wasn't necessary, I would have used those 8 hours to gaze at you.”