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Doyle, Brian

Pure Spring

159 pp. | Groundwood | June, 2007 | Trade ISBN 978-0-88899-774-6 $16.95
(1) YA This sequel to Boy O'Boy finds fifteen-year-old Martin working as a soda company driver's assistant. In addition to work troubles, Martin has to come to terms with his parents' deaths, the institutionalization of his mentally handicapped twin brother, and his guardian's dementia. Doyle offsets the grimness with comedic scenes, and his gentle, affectionate touch makes for a sweet story.
Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2007

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