EBOOK
About
Summer, 1960, the Upper Midwest. A mostly honest boy named Roy
Ulysses Hollister, with family and friends on board, navigates the choppy
waters of summer between the islands of 8th Grade and high school. The
adventure begins when Roy discovers he has an unusual ability that must
remain secret. During his journey, Roy will suffer physical and emotional
injuries, including broken bones, true infatuation, raw jealousy and confusion
about sexuality. A dispute with a bitter rival will turn into a duel on the
baseball diamond. Worst of all, shadows of death will at times cloud the
skies. The wild card in Roy's journey is Eleanor Eden, a world-famous
anthropologis who moves next door to Roy's family.She also harbors a big
secret. Together they will explore recent history, as well as currents events.
An icy cold war, a new red scare in distant lands, a presidential election
pitting a dynamic future against a complacent past, and the beginning of
attempts to right civil wrongs against colored people. Eleanor will open
Roy's eyes to the possibilities of future change. Roy will open Eleanor's
eyes to life in the middle of nowhere.
Ulysses Hollister, with family and friends on board, navigates the choppy
waters of summer between the islands of 8th Grade and high school. The
adventure begins when Roy discovers he has an unusual ability that must
remain secret. During his journey, Roy will suffer physical and emotional
injuries, including broken bones, true infatuation, raw jealousy and confusion
about sexuality. A dispute with a bitter rival will turn into a duel on the
baseball diamond. Worst of all, shadows of death will at times cloud the
skies. The wild card in Roy's journey is Eleanor Eden, a world-famous
anthropologis who moves next door to Roy's family.She also harbors a big
secret. Together they will explore recent history, as well as currents events.
An icy cold war, a new red scare in distant lands, a presidential election
pitting a dynamic future against a complacent past, and the beginning of
attempts to right civil wrongs against colored people. Eleanor will open
Roy's eyes to the possibilities of future change. Roy will open Eleanor's
eyes to life in the middle of nowhere.