In the Castle of the Flynns.Michael Raleigh. 2002. Read by Patrick G. Lawlor. 8 tapes. 11 hrs. Brilliance. 1-59086-058-6. $87.25. Vinyl; plot notes. JSA JSA - Japanese Standards Association. Following the death of his parents in 1954, a seven-year-old is taken in by his grandparents grandparents npl → abuelos mpl grandparents grand npl → grands-parents mpl grandparents grand npl on Chicago's North Side. Daniel Dorsey experiences the usually tender though often bumbling bum·ble 1 v. bum·bled, bum·bling, bum·bles v.intr. 1. To speak in a faltering manner. 2. To move, act, or proceed clumsily. See Synonyms at blunder. v.tr. attention of his extended family, characters he finally views as "the face of royalty." Uncle Tom Flynn's futile pursuit of the beautiful Helen is a strong thread in this fictional memoir memoir History or record composed from personal observation and experience. Closely related to autobiography, a memoir differs chiefly in the degree of emphasis on external events. of two years in an Irish-American life. Lawlor provides a competent semi-voiced reading. The listener must suspend disbelief when Daniel is describing some new experiences with almost adult perception, yet this story is both amusing and touching. Teachers could use many topics to spark student writing or discussion. Maureen K. Griffin, Researcher, Everett, MA |
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