![]() ![]() We come back on Friday, September the third. 'How long are you staying away?' the man asked. She and I have flown before but Ben hasn't. I'm thirteen and Jackie's nearly fifteen. 'So young to be all alone,' the man said. ![]() We're by ourselves,' Ruth said, leaning across Jackie. We're going to stay with friends.' Jackie said. 'Perhaps you're going to meet your parents there?' 'To the sea? For bathing?' the man asked. Unfortunately, here's the extent of the French holiday content: I like juvenile literature set in continental European settings - I'm betting that's why I added this to my To Read list. ![]() And I have the nagging suspicion that I bought this because somewhere someone mentioned that Jackie, Ruth and younger brother Ben were en route to France in the opening scene. Not only does my Knight paperback edition have THE worst cover of all the physical books I own (ISBN 7 X - not on GR at time of review, though I added a photo of the cover to my profile photo this morning, if an enterprising GR librarian wishes to add an edition), it also constitutes a plot spoiler in and of itself. And I'm still trying to remember why I bought this one. But in late 2022, it reads more like a free educational eBook downloaded from the website of customs and border officials. I suppose that in 1965, the consequences of not following these directives might have made for "a thrilling adventure of suspense and excitement". Don't leave your luggage unattended at airports. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. Archives
May 2023
Categories |