Dandelion Wine A Novel
Dandelion Wine A Novel by Ray Bradbury, published by Random House Worlds in March 1985, is a reprint edition comprising 256 pages. This work captures the essence of a summer in 1928 through the eyes of twelve-year-old Douglas Spaulding, exploring the joys and sorrows of childhood in a small town. The narrative unfolds in Green Town, Illinois, where Douglas experiences a season filled with vibrant memories, from gathering dandelions to enjoying Grandma’s hearty meals.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences that define a magical summer, highlighting the adventures and innocence of youth. The story presents a blend of fiction and coming-of-age themes, immersing readers in the sights and sounds of a bygone era. As Douglas navigates his world, he encounters friends and the simple pleasures of life, making this novel a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the beauty of childhood.
Official synopsis Publisher
The summer of ’28 was a vintage season for a growing boy. A summer of green apple trees, mowed lawns, and new sneakers. Of half-burnt firecrackers, of gathering dandelions, of Grandma’s belly-busting dinner. It was a summer of sorrows and marvels and gold-fuzzed bees. A magical, timeless summer in the life of a twelve-year-old boy named Douglas Spaulding—remembered forever by the incomparable Ray Bradbury.
The only god living in Green Town, Illinois, that Douglas Spaulding knew of.
The facts about John Huff, aged twelve, are simple and soon stated.
• He could pathfind more trails than any Choctaw or Cherokee since time began.
• Could leap from the sky like a chimpanzee from a vine.
• Could live underwater two minutes and slide fifty yards downstream.
• Could hit baseballs into apple trees, knocking down harvests.
• Could jump six-foot orchard walls.
• Ran laughing.
• Sat easy.
• Was not a bully.
• Was kind.
• Knew the words to all the cowboy songs and would teach you if you asked.
• Knew the names of all the wild flowers and when the moon would rise or set and when the tides came in or out.
He was, in fact, the only god living in the whole of Green Town, Illinois, during the twentieth century that Douglas Spaulding knew of.
“[Ray] Bradbury is an authentic original.”—Time
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Dandelion Wine A Novel” about?
Who is the author of “Dandelion Wine A Novel”?
When was “Dandelion Wine A Novel” published?
What is the ISBN for “Dandelion Wine A Novel”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
