Under the Apple Tree
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At the height of World War II, Artie Garber turns eleven years old in his hometown of Birney, Illinois. When his older brother, Roy, joins the US Marines, Artie is left to defend the home front—as well as Roy's high school sweetheart, Shirley. Without the guidance of his beloved big brother, Artie resorts to reading advice in
on how to identify spies and search for German aircraft over the lush fields of Illinois. As Artie works to protect Shirley—a lost cause, despite the cheerleader's best efforts—he must come to grips with his own burgeoning sexuality as he steps cautiously toward adulthood.
Rendered in stunning, peeled-back prose,
realistically depicts one boy's loss of innocence and the devastating effects of war felt far beyond the battlefield.
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About Dan Wakefield
Dan Wakefield (b. 1932) is the author of the bestselling novels
and
, which were both adapted into feature films. His memoirs include
, which was made into a documentary film of the same name, and
, praised by Bill Moyers as “one of the most important memoirs of the spirit I have ever read.” Wakefield created the NBC prime time series
, and wrote the screenplay for
, starring Ben Affleck. He edited and wrote the introduction for
as well as
Visit Wakefield online at www.danwakefield.com and www.vonnegutsoldestlivingfriend.com.
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