A novel of one summer in 1928 in the small town of Green Town, Illinois, based on Bradbury's own boyhood in Waukegan. Twelve-year-old Douglas Spaulding discovers the wonder of simply being alive, while also meeting change, loss and fear. Neighbours, relatives, new sneakers, a lawn mower and bottled summer days all become part of a rich, dreamlike world. Gentle and nostalgic yet aware of darkness, the book is a celebrated portrait of childhood and memory.
Quotes
Sandwich outdoors isn’t a sandwich anymore. Tastes different than indoors, notice? Got more spice. Tastes like mint and pinesap. Does wonders for the appetite.
A walk on a spring morning is better than an eighty-mile ride in a hopped-up car, you know why? Because it’s full of flavors, full of a lot of things growing. You’ve time to seek and find.
Gardening is the handiest excuse for being a philosopher.
Sunsets we always liked because they only happen once and go away.