Pure Spring

It's spring in post-World War II Ottawa and Martin has found a true home. He's also working even though he had to lie about his age to get the job. Martin is also in love, but his boss is robbing the family of the one he loves.

About the author

Brian Doyle is the award-winning author of many beloved children's books. He lives in Chelsea, Quebec.

Summary

In the sequel to the award-winning Boy O'Boy, it's spring in post-World War II Ottawa and Martin O'Boy has finally found a true home with Grampa Rip. Martin's also found a job, working for the Pure Spring soft drink company. Best of all, he's in love with beautiful Gerty McDowell.

But everything's not perfect. Martin lied to kindly Mr. Mirsky, Pure Spring's owner, to get the job. Grampa Rip's brain increasingly goes missing. There's that mysterious, yet oddly familiar, man in the park. There are also Martin's memories, the sudden appearance of famed Soviet defector Igor Gouzensko, and Martin's shady boss, Randy. And worst of all, Randy is robbing Gerty's grandfather, and he's forcing Martin to be his accomplice. Martin's happiness, sense of duty, and love for Gerty collide. Can he find his way through these dire developments?

Brian Doyle's fast-paced plot and vivid characterizations, along with the lively colloquial dialogue and period detail, create a rich historical portrait that confirms the author's place as a master storyteller.

Product details

• Authors: Brian Doyle
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 11
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9780888997753
• ISBN: 978-0-88899-775-3
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 139 mm x 215 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 212 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; young adult fiction, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / General (see also headings under Family), YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Family / Multigenerational, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Historical / Canada, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Interest age: from c 11 years