I borrowed this from my Dad, who also grew up in Minnesota. I couldn't wait to read another chapter every night to see what these 14-year old scalawags would do next. This is a 20th century Huck Finn/Tom Sawyer, unsentimental, but full of love while telling stories that made me laugh out loud. The unfolding story of Bill Bockus (Billy Billy Beaner, Backhouse Cleaner) and his group of pals is something that would be a great gift for a youngster of 12, a Mom or Dad with a young teenager, or someone like myself, a middle-aged gal who had almost forgetten how charming, and maddening, 14-year old boys can be.
"Boys"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book is a glimpse into the life of a young boy growing up in a small midwestern town in the late 1920's. Billy and his friends romp through childhood having one adventure after another. This author transports the reader back into time and into his his escapades. This is a must read for girls and boys of all ages!
Nostalgia for the "Old Days"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
What a great escape to the days when life was simpler, more carefree, and seemingly without worry. A great book for an afternoon when you just want to be entertained and chuckle a lot. Would be wonderful for young people in today's world to get a feel for the early 1900s.
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