A Boy's Guide to Outer Space

Peter Selgin

• 12 november 2024
• 9781646035120

Samenvatting:

A poignant coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the Space Race and small-town secrets.

In 1963 Hattertown, Connecticut, Leo "Half" Napoli navigates adolescence, mourning his father while dreaming of outer space. He and his friends, the Back Shop Boys, become obsessed with the mysterious Man in Blue, a local recluse. As Half spies on him, an unlikely friendship forms, revealing the stranger's hidden past and a connection to a world beyond their small town.

A Boy's Guide to Outer Space explores themes of loss, friendship, and the search for meaning in a changing world. Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven stories with a touch of historical charm and philosophical depth. Will Half discover the truth about the Man in Blue, or will the secrets of the past remain lost in the vastness of space?