Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
309
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1987
Publisher
William Morrow and Company, Inc.
ISBN-10
0688066496
ISBN-13
9780688066499
Description
Twelve-year old Brendan tells the story, set in 1944-45, that begins with his parents' decision to buy a run-down grocery store in a tiny Minnesota town. What they discover about small town idealism, bigotry, and good old American values will change them and the town forever....
"A writer good enough to restore your faith in fiction."
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"A writer good enough to restore your faith in fiction."
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
From the Paperback edition.