Wishin' and Hopin' by Wally Lamb
The holidays are upon us which makes it the perfect time of year to read a delightful Christmas story. Felix Funicello, is a young cousin to the beautiful and famous Annette. Felix attends a Catholic school where the nuns rap the pupils knuckles without hesitation and his parents run the diner at the local bus station where posters of Annette adorn the walls.
It's the 1960's, a time I remember with fond memories. if you were a child in the sixties, you will chuckle with delight at Felix's embarrassments. He's dealing with parochial school, girls, an awakening sexuality, friends, bullies, and of course a family who top the list when it comes to humiliating Felix on a daily basis. His story begins to seem all too familiar.
Throw in an anything but run of the mill Christmas pageant and Wishin' and Hopin' will take you on a comical trip down memory lane. This story is delightful, charming, and full of laughter. But don't blink. You might miss an appearance by the charming Annette. Fun from start to finish!
The holidays are upon us which makes it the perfect time of year to read a delightful Christmas story. Felix Funicello, is a young cousin to the beautiful and famous Annette. Felix attends a Catholic school where the nuns rap the pupils knuckles without hesitation and his parents run the diner at the local bus station where posters of Annette adorn the walls.
It's the 1960's, a time I remember with fond memories. if you were a child in the sixties, you will chuckle with delight at Felix's embarrassments. He's dealing with parochial school, girls, an awakening sexuality, friends, bullies, and of course a family who top the list when it comes to humiliating Felix on a daily basis. His story begins to seem all too familiar.
Throw in an anything but run of the mill Christmas pageant and Wishin' and Hopin' will take you on a comical trip down memory lane. This story is delightful, charming, and full of laughter. But don't blink. You might miss an appearance by the charming Annette. Fun from start to finish!
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