| The Human Fly and Other Stories Contributor(s): Boyle, T. C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0142403636 ISBN-13: 9780142403631 Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group OUR PRICE: $10.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2005 Annotation: The inimitable voice of "New York Times" bestselling author T.C. Boyle speaks to a brand-new audience in this anthology of his classic, richly imagined short fiction about teenagers. Includes the previously uncollected story, "Almost Shooting an Elephant." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Short Stories - Young Adult Fiction | Humorous - General - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - General (see Also Headings Under Family) |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2005047436 |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 5.54" W x 8.2" (0.43 lbs) 192 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 102586 Reading Level: 7.2 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 10.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: New York Times bestselling author T.C. Boyle speaks to a brand-new audience in this anthology of his classic, richly imagined short fiction about teenagers. His many, varied novels are part of the American literary landscape--but one of the best ways to appreciate T. C. Boyle is through his richly imagined short fiction. Boyle's kaleidoscopic humor and wit, his keen, unforgiving take on American life, and his all-too-human protagonists all combine to make his a singular voice. Here is a collection of classic Boyle stories about teenagers (including the O. Henry Award-winning The Love of My Life) that will speak directly to them, as well as to anyone who was once a teenager. Includes the previously uncollected story, Almost Shooting an Elephant. Boyle repeatedly demonstrates his masterful grasp of human nature, exposing his characters' foibles and eccentricities.--Publishers Weekly |