Marshfield Memories: More Stories About Growing Up

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As the oldest of ten kids, Ralph was often cast as another parent to his siblings rather than an older brother. Teetering between these two conflicting roles, Ralph longed to be home alone on a sick day, but hated the emptiness of feeling left behind. He loved to play marbles with the neighborhood boys but resented the skillful victories of his little brother Jimmy. Thrust into the expectations of impending adolescence, Ralph was curious about girls, but repelled by the improper kissing advances of his first cousin. This satisfying memoir offers a snapshot of the pivotal moments between boyhood and adolescence, all while further tracing the roots of Ralph Fletcher's acclaimed storytelling. For fans of Jon Scieszka's memoir Knucklehead. A Christy Ottaviano Book

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"Like the mock funeral his friends gave him when he and his family moved away from Marshfield, readers will find these reminiscences "sad, funny, a little weird, and very sweet." Engaging episodes, not beyond the ken of the current generation and lit with just enough sentiment to give them a warm glow."--Kirkus Reviews

"Fletcher relates more stories about growing up in a large, close-knit family in the 1960s in this winsome sequel to Marshfield Dreams . . . Fletcher loved writing poetry but struggled to make his "words fly." They take flight now in this lovingly written, humorous, and poignant memoir about a gentler time." --Booklist

Author Bio

Ralph Fletcher is the author of a wide range of books for young readers from picture books through novels including the bestselling Marshfield Dreams. He also teaches workshops on poetry and writing. Mr. Fletcher lives with his family in Lee, New Hampshire. ralphfletcher.com