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Oh Henry!
"Oh Henry" ,recounts the misadventures of Henry Wilcox, a schoolboy living in a small English village during the years following the end of World War II. The story starts when Henry, a preschooler initiates a case of arson, and ends seven years later, when he learns of his family's plan to emigrate. In the intervening years Henry learns to cope with precocious girls, the practical jokes of his Uncle Steve, and the demands of the local sporting scene.
60 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 7, 2012
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Harold Wilson
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James Harold Wilson, baron of Rievaulx and British politician, served as prime minister from 1964 to 1970 and from 1974 to 1976; turmoil in Rhodesia and Northern Ireland and an economic crisis marked his Administration.
James Harold Wilson, knight of the Garter, order of the empire, fellow of royal society, and privy councilor, one most prominent member of Labor of the latter half of the 20th century, served two terms of the United Kingdom, first and again. He contested five general elections, more than any other 20th century premier, won four, and emerged in 1964, 1966, February 1974, and October 1974. He most recently served non-consecutive terms.
James Harold Wilson, baron of Rievaulx and British politician, served as prime minister from 1964 to 1970 and from 1974 to 1976; turmoil in Rhodesia and Northern Ireland and an economic crisis marked his Administration.
James Harold Wilson, knight of the Garter, order of the empire, fellow of royal society, and privy councilor, one most prominent member of Labor of the latter half of the 20th century, served two terms of the United Kingdom, first and again. He contested five general elections, more than any other 20th century premier, won four, and emerged in 1964, 1966, February 1974, and October 1974. He most recently served non-consecutive terms.
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November 18, 2013
This short book of vignettes covering a span of several years in the life of a young boy growing up in Northern England directly after WWII has its moments of rascally amusement.
It is generally well written, and the author is descriptive with surroundings, painting wonderful images of the place and time. The only nit I have to pick is that, while the character of Henry is fleshed out fairly well, I felt the others could have been brought out more, and some of the dynamics of his family life weren’t all that clear to me. I suppose that may be because the stories are told from the point of view of Henry. However, I did get a little more insight into the relationship between his parents and grandparents near the end.
For the most part, though, this is a pleasant, gentle read that includes a bit of drama from time to time, which can be enjoyed by anyone.
It is generally well written, and the author is descriptive with surroundings, painting wonderful images of the place and time. The only nit I have to pick is that, while the character of Henry is fleshed out fairly well, I felt the others could have been brought out more, and some of the dynamics of his family life weren’t all that clear to me. I suppose that may be because the stories are told from the point of view of Henry. However, I did get a little more insight into the relationship between his parents and grandparents near the end.
For the most part, though, this is a pleasant, gentle read that includes a bit of drama from time to time, which can be enjoyed by anyone.
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