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The Adventures of Flash Jackson: A Novel

by William Kowalski
$9.90
The Adventures of Flash Jackson: A Novel
The Adventures of Flash Jackson: A Novel

Coming-of-age tale with magical realism and humor.

Haley Bombauer is a spirit you'll likely resonate with if you're craving a journey of empowerment and self-discovery. William Kowalski weaves a story that infuses the mundane with magic, the kind that transforms the protagonist and maybe the reader too. It's perfect for those who appreciate a blend of wit and wisdom, plus it's a fun ride for anyone who's been the odd one out, looking to break free.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Adventures of Flash Jackson: A Novel

by William Kowalski
$9.90
ISBN: 9780066211367
Authors: William Kowalski
Publisher: Harper
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Young Adult, Drama, Contemporary
Related Topics: Coming of Age, Young Adult Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Teen
Goodreads rating: 3.63
(rated by 312 readers)

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Set in William Kowalski's signature town of Mannville, New York, The Adventures of Flash Jackson is the story of tomboyish Haley Bombauer and her ambition to bust out of the confines of her small-town upbringing. With compassion and humor, the novel tells of her emergence into a world that, in her words, "was not designed with girls in mind," and her efforts to find a way to fit in without having to give up her beloved independence. Introduced to a vivid and exciting imaginary life by her now-dead father, who bestowed upon her the nickname "Flash Jackson," Haley Bombauer confronts the summer of her seventeenth year with glorious anticipation. She envisions herself roaming the surrounding hillsides and forests on her beloved horse, Brother, venturing farther and farther away from her sleepy hometown and her ultra-cautious mother, who since the death of her husband has remained rooted firmly in the past. But when Haley falls through the rotted roof of the barn, she is destined to spend the dog days of summer in a thigh-high cast, stuck at home with her mother, enduring visits from her spooky, unintelligible grandmother, pondering the error of her impulsive ways, and dreaming longingly of adventure. The year that follows will, in fact, transform not only her life but also the lives of those closest to her. Haley's "imprisonment" affords her
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Coming-of-age tale with magical realism and humor.

Haley Bombauer is a spirit you'll likely resonate with if you're craving a journey of empowerment and self-discovery. William Kowalski weaves a story that infuses the mundane with magic, the kind that transforms the protagonist and maybe the reader too. It's perfect for those who appreciate a blend of wit and wisdom, plus it's a fun ride for anyone who's been the odd one out, looking to break free.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.