Good Old Boy A Delta Boyhood
Good Old Boy A Delta Boyhood by Willie Morris is a novel for young readers published by Yoknapatawpha Press in August 2009. This 143-page book is written in English and captures the essence of a boy’s adventures growing up in post-WWII Mississippi. Inspired by a question from his son about his childhood, Morris recounts his experiences in Yazoo City during the early 1950s, detailing the playful escapades and friendships that shaped his youth.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of life in a small Southern town, filled with practical jokes and adventures among friends. The narrative offers insights into the culture and environment of Mississippi during this period, making it relatable for sixth through ninth graders. Good Old Boy A Delta Boyhood serves as a nostalgic reflection on childhood and the formative experiences that accompany it, inviting young readers to explore the joys and challenges of growing up.
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GOOD OLD BOY: A DELTA BOYHOOD is a novel for young readers about a boy’s adventures growing up in post-WWII Mississippi. Author Willie Morris, then editor of Harper’s Magazine in New York, wrote GOOD OLD BOY when his son David, age ten, asked, “What was it like to grow up in Mississippi?” Morris’s response turned into a timeless story of growing up in Yazoo City, Mississippi, in the early 1950s, roaming the town with his friends and playing practical jokes and having adventures. GOOD OLD BOY is recommended for sixth through ninth grade.
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