Oskaloosa Moon
Oskaloosa Moon by Gary Sutton, published in June 2010, is a work of fiction that explores the life of a boy in a farming village in Iowa during a time just before television became prevalent. The narrative centers on the boy, who faces the challenges of growing up without a known father and dealing with a deformity that makes him the subject of embarrassment for the town elders. As the village prepares for Korn Kastle Days, the story unfolds against a backdrop of community events and religious service times, highlighting the social dynamics of the small town.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of resilience as the boy navigates bullying, forges friendships, and ultimately leaves his hometown in search of education and a better life. His journey is marked by struggles and achievements, culminating in a challenging return to the village that once shunned him. This edition, comprising 304 pages and presented in English, delves into themes of identity, acceptance, and the complexities of community life.
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It’s a farming village in Iowa, just before TV. The boy’s got no known father. Worse yet, he’s deformed. Town elders are embarrassed by his existence. The village promotes Korn Kastle Days with two billboards on the paved road that passes near their town. The Nazarene, Methodist, Congregational and Lutheran service service times are also posted. Catholic signs stand next to the billboards, listing five weekly Masses. He survives bullies and makes friends. Under pressure the youth leaves town, gets educated and struggles, finally scratching out a career and marries. But his eventual return goes rough.
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