The Runaway Summer of Davie Shaw

The Runaway Summer of Davie Shaw is a children's novel by Mario Puzo, first published in 1966.[1][2]

Two chapters were included in the 1972 collection The Godfather Papers and Other Confessions, a selection of the author's writings, including two short stories, book reviews, and magazine articles.[3]

Plot

The plot revolves around a boy named Davie Shaw, who is left with his grandparents for the summer while his parents take off on a round-the-world trip in celebration of their wedding anniversary. Davie has adventures of his own that take him throughout the United States on his pony.

References

  1. "A Thirsting After Knowledge, Adventure and Romance". The Courier-Journal. November 6, 1966. pp. D9. Retrieved June 13, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Youngsters Can Turn To Adventure". The Indianapolis Star. December 11, 1966. pp. Sec.10 Page 5. Retrieved June 13, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  3. Puzo, Mario (1972). The Godfather Papers and Other Confessions. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons. p. 232.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.