Addie Pray - Hardcover

Joe David Brown

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0340157178 ISBN 13: 9780340157176

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, 1972

Synopsis

The classic tale of a female Huck Finn, Peter Bogdanovich's film version of the book was nominated for four Academy Awards. Set in the darkest days of the Great Depression, this is the timeless story of an 11-year-old orphan's rollicking journey through the Deep South with a con man who just might be her father. Brimming with humor, pathos, and an irresistible narrative energy, this is American storytelling at its finest. Paper Moon is tough, vibrant, and ripe for rediscovery.

About this title

About the Author:

Joe David Brown was the author of numerous books, including KINGS GO FORTH, which was made into a film starring Frank Sinatra, Natalie Wood, and Tony Curtis. He died in 1976.

Review:

"A female Huck Finn." -- Detroit News

"Pure entertainment . . . Brown's ear is almost flawless." -- Life

"Pure, unadulterated entertainment . . . it is hard for me to imagine anyone who won't enjoy an evening with Addie and LongBoy." -- Cleveland Plain Dealer

"The plot is alive and serpentine . . . I just didn't want their adventures to end." -- Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York Times

"Unforgettable." -- Philadelphia Inquirer

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
• Publication date: 1972
• ISBN 10: 0340157178
• ISBN 13: 9780340157176
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320