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The Patch Boys
During the summer of 1925 in Pennsylvania anthracite country, fifteen-year-old Sammy di Cantina, the son of poor Italian immigrants who is determined to rise above his class, comes to understand a good deal about life
333 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1986
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Jay Parini
194 books154 followersJay Parini (born 1948) is an American writer and academic. He is known for novels and poetry, biography and criticism.
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July 1, 2020
D. fiction, YA, coming of age, coal mining, from stash, discard
February 18, 2026
It was really good. I loved his writing style. It was funny and touching.
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October 20, 2007Recommended by Andrew Garrod in his Coming of Age course.
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