Boy O'Boy

by Doyle, Brian

• ISBN13: 9780888995902
• ISBN10: 0888995903
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre Ltd

Summary

As World War II comes to an end, returning soldiers, parties, fights and drunks fill the streets. It should all be very exciting for Martin O'Boy, except for one thing... Book jacket.

Author Biography

Brian Doyle was shortlisted for the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1998. He has won numerous Canadian awards, including three Canadian Library Association's Book of the Year for Children medals and two Mr. Christie's Book Awards. Brian's many American honors include being selected for ABA Pick of the Lists, the Horn Book Fanfare list, and the New York Public Library's Best Books for the Teen Age

Table of Contents

Baron Strathcona's Fountain	p. 13
The Turkey Lady and the Ketchup Lady	p. 19
Papineau Street and the Aztecs	p. 23
Mr. George and the Choir Cat	p. 28
The Ideal Father	p. 36
Cheap and the Perfect Twin	p. 41
New Shoes	p. 45
Trap Door Spider	p. 49
"Who's Coming to Me!"	p. 56
A Crazy Man	p. 61
Poor Billy	p. 65
Organ Pipes	p. 71
The Show	p. 74
A Bad Bing Crosby Habit	p. 83
Buz	p. 90
Ice Cream Sundae	p. 96
Heney Park	p. 102
The Riddle and a Letter	p. 109
"Happy Birthday!"	p. 117
Mr. George Borrows a Boy	p. 125
That's What You Get	p. 128
Granny's Umbrella	p. 133
Crown Imperial	p. 138
Bounty	p. 150
Sorriest Organ Player	p. 154
Dramatis Personae	p. 159
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