Boy in the Long Grass
“Boy in the Long Grass” by Bradley Mill is an autobiographical fiction that invites readers to embark on a journey through the life of a young boy from birth to his teenage years during the 1940s and early 50s. Published by Xlibris AU on May 11, 2022, this edition spans 184 pages and is presented in English. The narrative captures the experiences of the protagonist as he navigates the challenges and joys of childhood against the backdrop of World War II, offering insights into his relationships with family, friends, and the community around him.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the boy’s daily life, including his trials and highlights, as well as his close friendship with Clive, who supports him through various challenges. The story explores themes of growth and change, particularly as the boy matures and faces the upheaval of moving away from his familiar surroundings and the long grass he cherishes. This edition provides a detailed account of the life and pulse of the street, reflecting the complexities of youth during a transformative period in history.
Official synopsis Publisher
Autobiographical fiction, the story of ‘Boy’. Take a journey with a young lad from birth, through the years of World War 2, his early boyhood and his transition to the teenage years. Hear his voice as you make this journey with him; the period is the 1940s and early 50s and what one boy experiences on a day to day basis. His trials, of which there are many, his highlights of which there are some, his friends, one in particular, a boy, called Clive, who stands beside him through all his travails. Meet the parents, the neighbours, the good boys and the bad boys, the good girls and the bad girls, the life and the pulse of the street. Hear him tell of his maturing from boy into teenager and the problems he encounters. How will he cope, when his parents shift him from his normal environment and his beloved long grass?
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