Guy Lenny

by Harry Mazer

A twelve-year-old boy begins to feel like a ping-pong ball when his father decides to remarry and consequently plans to send him to live with his mother, whom he has not seen for seven years.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1971

About the author

Harry Mazer is an American author of books for children and young adults, acclaimed for his 'realistic' novels. He has written twenty-two novels, including The Solid Gold Kid, The Island Keeper, Heroes Don't Run, and Snow Bound, which was adapted as an NBC After school special, as well as one work of poetry and a few short stories.

Reviews

[Restless Phoenix Rising · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this when I was a pre-teen. It's a great look into a young boy's life in a broken home. I stayed up late with my night owl light and read the whole thing.