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Pumpsie - by Bob Clary (Paperback)

Name: Pumpsie - by Bob Clary (Paperback)
Brand: Outskirts Press
SKU: 1010770302
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"They think I'm here to blow up a building or rob a bank or kidnap a schoolgirl..." That's how Pumpsie is viewed when he rolls into fictional Chestnut, NC, and stays for longer than his usual 2-3 days anywhere.
Author(s): Bob Clary
170 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Literary

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Book Synopsis

"They think I'm here to blow up a building or rob a bank or kidnap a schoolgirl..."

That's how Pumpsie is viewed when he rolls into fictional Chestnut, NC, and stays for longer than his usual 2-3 days anywhere. Pumpsie is a vagabond and lives in a boxcar. He has no identity-he doesn't know his full name, his hometown, his parents-and he's someone who has fallen through the cracks of life. Even so, he is at peace with his solitude. That changes when he meets the Widow Wilcox, who is known as the town witch. She, too, is a loner. As she develops a mild friendship with Pumpsie, she, like others, is curious about who he is, and why he is here. The witch delves deep into her spirits for answers. Mystery meets mystery, and a charming romance develops. Some of the locals are uneasy about this, and maybe for good reasons.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .39 Inches (D)

Weight: .52 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 170

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Literary

Publisher: Outskirts Press

Format: Paperback

Author: Bob Clary

Language: English

Street Date: February 11, 2026

TCIN: 1010770302

UPC: 9781977288424

Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-7616

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.39 inches length x 6 inches width x 9 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.52 pounds

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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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A: The book explores themes of identity, solitude, and unexpected connections between unlikely characters.
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Q: What challenges does Pumpsie face in the story?

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A: Pumpsie faces challenges of preconceived notions, loneliness, and the quest for self-identity in a new town.
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Q: What relationship develops between Pumpsie and the Widow Wilcox?

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A: A mild friendship develops between Pumpsie and the Widow Wilcox, complicating their solitary lives.
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Q: What genre does this book fall into?

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A: The book falls into the Fiction and Literary genres, focusing on character-driven narratives.
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