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Growing up dirt poor and gay in the Forties and Fifties. The struggle to have a better life than parents and siblings.
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Plot & Themes

Time/era of story    -   1930's-1950's Kids growing up/acting up?    -   Yes Strong "rags to riches" component?    -   Yes Is this an adult or child's book?    -   Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character

Gender    -   Male

Setting

United States    -   Yes The US:    -   Deep South

Writing Style

Amount of dialog    -   mostly dialog

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