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Parker, Robert B.

Chasing the Bear: A Young Spenser Novel

169 pp. | Philomel | May, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-0-399-24776-7 $14.99
(3) YA This volume gives readers a glimpse into the early life of Parker's hard-boiled detective. In short, terse chapters, the text relates how Spenser helped his friends Jeannie, whose abusive father tried to kidnap her, and Aurelio, a Mexican American facing prejudice. Alternating between present-day conversation and reminiscent storytelling, Parker provides an intriguing look at how Spenser's teenage experiences helped shape his character.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

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