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Synopsis
In Depression-era Philadelphia, when eleven-year-old David is too ill to attend school, he is tutored by the unique and adventurous Aunt Annie, whose teaching combines with his imagination to greatly enrich his life.
Is The Gawgon and the Boy appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This gentle coming-of-age story follows a sick boy tutored by his adventurous aunt during the Depression, featuring imagination and learning with no violence, romance, or mature content.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include chronic illness.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy how David's imagination transforms his homebound lessons into exciting adventures with his unconventional aunt.
Tags
Historical FictionRealistic FictionLiterary Fiction