Boy O'Boy
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- Synopsis
- Gr. 6-8. In his latest novel, Doyle once again conjures up a tough neighborhood in Ottawa, Canada, during the waning days of World War II. In first-person, present-tense narration, young Martin O'Boy describes his neighborhood and the tension at home in a precise, highly observant voice that always seems genuine. The book takes a scary, somber turn when Martin is molested by a trusted church organist, Mr. George. When Martin discovers that his friend has also been molested, the boys exact a revenge of sorts. The scenes of abuse, described graphically from a child's viewpoint, are unsettling, and readers may be frustrated that even though the boys tell an adult, the organist isn't really punished. But Doyle's portrayal of Martin's naive bewilderment and gradual realization of Mr. George's true character are authentic, and the lively colloquial dialogue and period details create a rich historical portrait with a winning young character at its center. Todd Morning Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
- Copyright:
- 2003
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 170 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780888996541
- Publisher:
- Groundwood Books
- Date of Addition:
- 02/12/09
- Copyrighted By:
- Brian Doyle
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Children's Books, Military, Literature and Fiction
- Grade Levels:
- Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
- Submitted By:
- John Immarino
- Proofread By:
- Chris Judd
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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