The Acorn Stories: Written 1988-1998 by Duane Simolke
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- Age Range: Young Adult
- Pub. Date: December 1998
- 161pp
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: December 1998
- Publisher: iUniverse, Incorporated
- Format: Paperback, 161pp
- Age Range: Young Adult
- ISBN-13: 9781583481059
- ISBN: 1583481052
Synopsis
Visit the historical West Texas town of Acorn! Enjoy the German festival, a high school football game, homemade apple pie from the Turner Street Cafe, and the cool shade of a hundred-year-old oak tree. Just be careful, because in Acorn the sky is always falling.
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Acorn Stories: Written 1988-1998by Anonymous
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September 15, 2002: The Acorn Stories Duane Simolke Review by Mountman Picture a small town in West Texas. Acorn. The reason it?s called Acorn is that it is the only town in West Texas that has a lot of trees. Yes, Acorn is a fictional town but after reading The Acorn Stories, I wanted to visit the place, just to check it out. " "Welcome to Acorn, population 21,001, the Texas town with a little name and a big heart" ? Sign marking city limits of Acorn" (taken from the book.) Like the branches of the Main Street Oak tree, the town has just as many histories and legends. Each story gives you a glimpse into lives of the people of Acorn. Also how their lives are intertwined. There are stories about the founding family, newcomers, the rich, the poor and in between. When I first started reading it I felt like I was left hanging. Just then, in Simolke unique clever style, things began to connect. Growing up in a small town I could relate to some of the characters. Duane gives you just enough details that you get a feel for where each of the characters are coming from. There are people that you like, some that you can?t wait to see if they get theirs. Big cheers for when they do! Ones that really grabbed me are Survival and Dead Enough. Survival is about a gay, deaf teacher. Dead Enough is about a writer of murder mysteries. I?m not going to give you any details because you will have to find out for yourself. Whether you are an avid short story reader, or a novel reader this is a must read! So check it out.
Acorn Stories: Written 1988-1998by Anonymous
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August 05, 2001: How interesting is the fictitious small Texas town of Acorn, population 21,001?
Each of the 16 short stories that make up this wonderful book kept me coming back for more. 'The Acorn Stories' focuses on the problems and challenges that face some of its colorful inhabitants. All of the characters are well-developed. Their personalities and actions bringing Acorn to life. The author cleverly links the stories together, making the book feel in some ways more like a novel. While there are numerous characters presented in the book, the author was careful not to overdo it as others have.
I highly recommend this book!
I am the author of two children's books: 'JEREMY GRABOWSKI'S CRAZY SUMMER IN STORMVILLE!' and 'The Feelings and Imagination of a Barefoot Boy Still Inside My Head!'
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