Wishin' and Hopin': A Novel by Wally Lamb (English) Paperback Book

Description: Wishin' and Hopin' by Wally Lamb Its 1964 and 10-year-old Felix is sure of a few things: the birds and the bees are puzzling, television is magical, and this is one Christmas hell never forget. From the author of the #1 "New York Times" bestseller "Shes Come Undone." FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In Wally Lambs pitch perfect new novel,it is 1964. LBJ and Lady Bird are in theWhite House, Meet the Beatles is on everyonesturntable, and ten-year-old Felix Funicello(distant cousin of the iconic Annette!) is doinghis best to navigate fifth grade—easier said thandone when scary movies still give you nightmaresand you bear a striking resemblance to a certainadorable cartoon boy. But there are several thingsyoung Felix can depend on: the birds and beesare puzzling, television is magical, and this is oneChristmas hes never going to forget. Back Cover In Wally Lambs pitch perfect new novel,it is 1964. LBJ and Lady Bird are in theWhite House, Meet the Beatles is on everyonesturntable, and ten-year-old Felix Funicello(distant cousin of the iconic Annette!) is doinghis best to navigate fifth grade--easier said thandone when scary movies still give you nightmaresand you bear a striking resemblance to a certainadorable cartoon boy. But there are several thingsyoung Felix can depend on: the birds and beesare puzzling, television is magical, and this is oneChristmas hes never going to forget. Author Biography Wally Lamb is the beloved author of Shes Come Undone and I Know This Much Is True, and the editor of Couldnt Keep It To Myself, a previous volume of writing from the writing workshop he runs at the York Correctional Institution. Review "In the hands of Wally Lamb, what emerges isnt an apology but a celebration of life...Felix makes a hilarious guide through a story that whirs right along." -- Washington Post"Lambs rich panoply of details...render this novel first-rate escapism just begging for a comforter and a cup of tea." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune"Warmly, sweetly retro" -- Kansas City Star"Lamb gets Felixs voice just right, and he does a spot-on job of evoking the special joys and trials of parochial school in the 60s" -- St. Petersburg Times"Lambs vividly detailed portrait of the 1960s and the inner workings of a Catholic schoolboys mind puts his first Christmas book on par with his previous three novels." -- Miami Herald"Lamb...proves he can be short, sweet and funny" -- USA Today"Wishin and Hopin from Wally Lamb reminds us of what innocence was like." -- Body and Soul"Both heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny...a cast of characters that are both uproarious and unforgettable...a poignant reminder that family and friends are the greatest gift of all." -- Hartford Books ExaminerWe might as well call Wally Lamb the man with the golden pen...[Wishin and Hopin] will leave you laughing and thinking nostalgically about your own school days and holidays past" -- BookPage"Lamb is a very good writer, and Wishin and Hopin is a charming read with a genuinely funny ending." -- Houston Chronicle"Humorous and heartwarming...clever and well-written...A fun trip down memory lane from a skilled writer. The stocking stuffer might just become a cherished possession." -- Columbus Dispatch"Charming.... Full of pop-culture references of the day...this will have broad appeal." -- Library Journal Review Quote "Wishin and Hopin from Wally Lamb reminds us of what innocence was like." Details ISBN0061941018 Author Wally Lamb Short Title WISHIN & HOPIN Language English ISBN-10 0061941018 ISBN-13 9780061941016 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 813.54 Country of Publication United States Residence CT, US Series HarperPerennial Imprint HarperPerennial Place of Publication New York, NY Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Subtitle A Novel UK Release Date 2010-11-02 Narrator Paul Vaughan Illustrator Eliza Wheeler Birth 1947 Affiliation University of Alabama Position Assistant Professor Qualifications PsyD Pages 288 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Alternative 9780061967429 Audience General AU Release Date 2010-12-06 NZ Release Date 2010-11-30 Imprint US Harper Perennial Publisher US HarperCollins Year 2024 Publication Date 2024-04-17 US Release Date 2024-04-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168872037;

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