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The Homecoming - by  Earl Hamner (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Homecoming - by Earl Hamner (Paperback)

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  • A young man searches for his missing father on Christmas Eve in this sequel to Spencer's Mountain, the novel that inspired The Waltons.
  • About the Author: Born in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge mountains, Earl Hamner, Jr., is an award-winning author, screenplay writer, and producer of several well-known teleplays and television series.
  • 102 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Holidays

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A young man searches for his missing father on Christmas Eve in this sequel to Spencer's Mountain, the novel that inspired The Waltons.

It's the night before Christmas, but Clay Spencer has failed to return home. Leaving his worried family to keep watch at the homestead, his son, Clay-Boy, takes to the snowy Virginia hills in search of his father. Along the way, he will meet an irate deer, a threatening county sheriff, a congregation of African American churchgoers, and two elderly women who happen to be bootleggers--in this tale filled with warmth, humor, and emotion.

Along with Spencer's Mountain, The Homecoming was the inspiration for the popular television show The Waltons, which starred Richard Thomas, Andrew Duggan, and Patricia Neal, and ran for nine years between 1972 and 1981. Decades after its original publication, this tale still has the power to move and inspire.



About the Author



Born in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge mountains, Earl Hamner, Jr., is an award-winning author, screenplay writer, and producer of several well-known teleplays and television series. He got his big break writing episodes for The Twilight Zone, including the popular "You Drive." His most well-known television series is The Waltons, which is based on his bestselling stories Spencer's Mountain and The Homecoming. Both novels were inspired by his own childhood.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 4.9 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 102
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Holidays
Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media LLC
Format: Paperback
Author: Earl Hamner
Language: English
Street Date: November 2, 2021
TCIN: 1011767231
UPC: 9780795353284
Item Number (DPCI): 247-20-8551
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What inspired the television show The Waltons?

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  • A: The Waltons was inspired by both The Homecoming and Spencer's Mountain, showcasing family life and values.

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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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  • A: The main theme revolves around family, love, and the search for connection during the holiday season.

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Q: What genre does this book belong to?

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  • A: This book falls under the fiction and literature genres, specifically within the holiday sub-genre.

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Q: Who is the protagonist in this story?

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  • A: The protagonist is Clay-Boy, who embarks on a journey to find his missing father on Christmas Eve.

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Q: What type of characters does Clay-Boy encounter?

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  • A: Clay-Boy meets various characters, including an irate deer, a sheriff, churchgoers, and bootleggers.

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