The Car - by Gary Paulsen (Paperback)

Name: The Car - by Gary Paulsen (Paperback)
Brand: Clarion Books
SKU: 88894975
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Neglected by his parents, fourteen-year-old Terry Anders is used to taking care of things on his own.
12 Years
6.9" x 4.4" Paperback
192 Pages
Young Adult Fiction, Action & Adventure

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About the Book

At 14, Terry Anders has been abandoned by his parents, with no choice but to make his own way. After assembling pieces of a kit car from his father's garage, he sets out from Cleveland to Portland to search for an uncle he hardly knows.

Book Synopsis

Neglected by his parents, fourteen-year-old Terry Anders is used to taking care of things on his own. He even manages to assemble a car kit by himself. When the car is finished, Terry sets off from Cleveland to Portland in search of an uncle he barely remembers. Along the way, he is joined by a wise Vietnam vet who turns his journey into an adventure in learning.

Each book includes a reader's guide.

Review Quotes

"This provocative novel introduces and explores some interesting philosophies of life while stressing the value of learning from experience."--Publishers Weekly

Dimensions (Overall): 6.9 Inches (H) x 4.4 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)

Weight: .25 Pounds

Suggested Age: 12 Years

Number of Pages: 192

Genre: Young Adult Fiction

Sub-Genre: Action & Adventure

Publisher: Clarion Books

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Gary Paulsen

Language: English

Street Date: November 1, 2006

TCIN: 88894975

UPC: 9780152058272

Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-8766

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.7 inches length x 4.4 inches width x 6.9 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.25 pounds

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