The Real Diary of a Real Boy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162792880)

The Real Diary of a Real Boy is a book written by Henry A. Shute. It is a memoir that follows the life of a young boy growing up in the late 1800s. The book is based on the author's own diary, which he kept from the ages of 12 to 16. The diary provides a unique insight into the daily life and thoughts of a young boy during this time period. The book covers a wide range of topics, including school, family life, friendships, and the challenges of growing up. It is a charming and nostalgic look at a bygone era, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a young boy as he navigates the challenges of adolescence.1902. Take a journey into America's past through this classic fictional diary of a young boy living near Exeter, New Hampshire in the 1860s. Soda water at the corner store, fighting in the schoolyard, making hayseed cigars, getting lickings from his father and other everyday experiences create a unique window into the realities of life in 19th century New England. Written with the unguarded honesty of an eleven-year-old, this fiction rings with a truth that only children and master storytellers can craft. The book propelled Henry Shute to national prominence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry A. Shute
ISBN-10: 1162792884
ISBN-13: 9781162792880
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 162
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d