BILL SHAW, FRUIT TRAMP

by Steve Benedict ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 12, 1957

Bill Shaw does not share his father's wanderlust. Harvesting crops holds no joy for Bill who longs for the day when he can pursue an education and become a doctor. The Shaw family, their wandering existence as itinerant fruit pickers, up and down the West Coast, the disrupted friendships and daily emergencies are depicted with conviction. Bill's delight in a dog whom he names Apricots, his investment in a first aid kit and his hopes for a microscope make interesting reading. Bill's mother, who doesn't like their nomadic life is a portrait of patience. The day on which Mr. Shaw decides to settle down, putting an end to the wandering days, makes Bill's dreams a possibility.

Pub Date: Aug. 12, 1957

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Abingdon

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 1, 1957

Categories: FICTION