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The "Be-bop-a-lula" Kid

An American crow narrates the story, The “BE-BOP-A-LULA” Kid. Rueben is an American crow, American as rock ‘n’ roll, the 4th of July, and friendship, tried and true. In the small town of Cape Charles, Virginia in the summer of 1956, thirteen-year old Skeeter hears his piped piper, Gene Vincent, in a new music form called rock ‘n’ roll. He is determined to see his idol in person at the end of the summer. Jill, a tomboy, spitter, and cusser moves to town with her father and brothers. Through desperation and a lack of other kids in town, the two become friends. Best friends actually, they seal their friendship by becoming blood brothers. Together they battle blood poisoning, encounter gypsies, celebrate the 4th of July with a fortune teller, escape drowning, and bear witness to the greatest rock ‘n’ roll concert of all time. This is a story of anticipation. This is a story of blood brothers and what will become of their friendship after the best night of their lives.

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Product Details:
Author: Bruce Brinkley
Paperback: 234 pages
Publisher: BookSurge Publishing
Publication Date: June 21, 2009
Language: English
ISBN: 1439225079
Package Length: 8.0 inches
Package Width: 5.3 inches
Package Height: 0.6 inches
Package Weight: 0.65 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 7 reviews
 
 

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5What a fun read!  Aug 20, 2009
I was transported back in time to a summer of carefree days full of possibilities. It was fun to watch Skeeter's and Jill's friendship grow and blossom. This book is filled with great scenes that will make you laugh, or make you cry, or even make your hair stand on end. I particularly loved the kids' preparation for the big dance...so real! Thanks for a fun summer read.

5be bop a lula kid  Aug 15, 2009
GOOD,GOOD,GOOD!!!!!!!!! AND YES, I FELL IN LOVE WITH RUEBEN FROM PAGE 12!!!!!!
IT IS GREAT READ, HOPE, BRUCE, THAT YOU HAVE STARTED ON YOUR NEXT BOOK AND IT WILL BE ABOUT SKEETER, JILL AND RUEBEN. BETTY NEAL

5The "Be-Bop-A-Lula_ Kid  Jul 22, 2009
What a wonderful, fun look at life in Cape Charles, VA in the 50's! For those of us who lived in that time frame, it surely brings back memories of rock'n'roll and good times that were carefree. Having a crow narrate the story was refreshing! A wonderful story for all ages. A must read!

5Summer Freedom, Innocence, & Friendship  Jul 22, 2009
Two friends with nothing to lose but the precious days of summer slipping away, and many things must be done! This is a brilliant story with down to earth emotion that will bring you back to where it all begins, being young and having fun! Share an exploration with these special companions as they learn about who they are and who they are becoming to be. Maybe you will even learn something about yourself? A fantastic novel for all ages.

5DELIGHTFUL & ENTERTAINING NOVEL FOR YOUTH OF ALL AGES!  Jul 17, 2009
This is without a doubt the most delightful book I have ever read!The reader immediately gets caught up in the story of 2 young"friends" during that magical time of their life as they enter the world of teenagers.The author captures the era with an excellence that makes one feel they are right there with the main characters Jill & Skeeter,feeling the sea breeze from the Chesapeake Bay,living the magic of one's youth again,enjoying the attention to the thrill of the music world, and waiting for the biggest event of their life.
Story is told by the most intriguing character of all,Rueben,who just happens to be a crow!This is a book that noone should miss if they are young, or young at heart, & want to travel back in time when life was so peaceful ,yet excitement was just around the corner!
I have been reading books all my life and this is the first one I could not put down until the thrilling ending.Please do not miss this one!!! (JMU UNIVERSITY GRAD with a Major in Social Sciences,Minor in Engish)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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