The time is August 1956 through July 1957 and a number of iconic pop cultural images and events are woven into the life of a thirteen-year-old boy, Walt, who changes from a book and nature-loving introvert to a mature teenager in a dormitory environment that exaggerates social interactions and accelerates adolescent development. He and the other residents of The Home adapt and respond to the challenges of living together, sharing their fears and triumphs, overcoming tragedies (suicide, dorm violence) and experiencing the ...
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The time is August 1956 through July 1957 and a number of iconic pop cultural images and events are woven into the life of a thirteen-year-old boy, Walt, who changes from a book and nature-loving introvert to a mature teenager in a dormitory environment that exaggerates social interactions and accelerates adolescent development. He and the other residents of The Home adapt and respond to the challenges of living together, sharing their fears and triumphs, overcoming tragedies (suicide, dorm violence) and experiencing the rituals of communal punishment and bonding. Several male and female teenagers interact and change dramatically as the story unfolds. Walt reflects on his life inside and outside The Home, especially his growing awareness of the opposite sex, relations with his mother and sister, and his visions of the future.
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