Last days of summer by steve kluger author mike chamberlain narrator. Last days of summer by steve kluger supersummary by supersummary 14 aug 2019. Based on the contemporary american classic novel by steve kluger, last days of summer is the story of joey margolis, an imaginative and tenacious boy being raised by. Interview with steve kluger, author of last days of summer steve kluger is a successful author, whose career began over thirty years ago with the publication of his first novel and his first play. Steve kluger discusses his novel last days of summer. I really recommend it, i dont often say that jeremy vine, bbc radio 2. A boy looking for a hero, joey decides to latch on to charlie banks, the allstar third basemen for the new york giants. The first edition of the novel was published in june 1st 1998, and was written by steve kluger. The author is steve kluger, and the book is funny, sad, inspiring, awesome. The main characters of this fiction, historical story are.
A veteran of casablanca and a graduate of the graduate, he has written extensively on subjects as far. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Kluger is a novelist and playwright who grew up during the sixties with only two heroes. Last days of summer by kluger, steve and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read last days of summer updated ed. Last days of summer book by steve kluger thriftbooks. Last days of summer summary and study guide supersummary. What role does joeys biological father play in his life. The last days fo summer by steve kluger is not the sort of book i would normally pick up and buy to read. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. He graduated from hackley school in tarrytown, new york, in 1970, and attended the university of southern california. Last days of summer has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Mixing nostalgia, baseball and a boys mostly epistolary friendship with a 1940s baseball star, this inventive but sentimental novel consists entirely of letters. Last days of summer paperback june 3, 2008 by steve kluger author. May 15, 1940 charlie banks new york giants polo grounds, new york dear mr. Last days of summer by steve kluger it was funny to find that this weeks weekly geeks theme fits ohsowell with my weeks reading. A boy looking for a hero, joey decides to latch on to charlie banks, the allstar third baseman for the new york giants. World war ii from the guys who brought you victory. It is an epistolary novel told completely through forms of correspondence. Jun 01, 1998 i wondered if the last days of summer would hold up to a second reading.
For me this is book is an old friend i will revisit every few years. Changing pitches 1984 last days of summer 1998 almost like being in love 2004 my most excellent year 2008 nonfiction. Steve kluger discusses his novel last days of summer youtube. Last days of summer is the story of joey margolis, neighborhood punching bag, growing up goofy and.
Last days of summer book by steve kluger 6 available. The last days of summer is written in epistolary style and could be a quick read on the surface but its one to savor. Last days of summer updated ed steve kluger paperback. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Last days of summer is the story of joey margolis, neighborhood punching bag, growing up goofy and mostly.
Last days of summer by steve kluger book cover, description, publication history. Last days of summer by steve kluger be my friend on goodreads. How would you define family as it means to the characters in this novel. You can probably fill my knowledge of baseball on the page under the title. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Steve kluger book and lyrics is the author of the novels changing pitches, last days of summer, almost like being in love and my most excellent year. A contemporary american classica poignant and hilarious tale of baseball, hero worship, eccentric behavior, and unlikely friendship. Last days of summer by steve kluger overdrive rakuten. Buy last days of summer by steve kluger online at alibris. The novel offers a view into the life of joey margolis, an articulate, resourceful, tenderhearted young jewish baseball fan who resides in brooklyn, new york during the 1940s. However, a good friend recommended this to me and even went as far as to get me a copy. In the last days of summer, author steve kluger weaves an unlikely tale of a young boy who has a much larger impact on the world at large than he can possibly understand, and kluger does so through a technique of letting the reader into the boys life through his letters and newspaper clippings.
Its all about at last reading a book that youve been meaning to read for a long time that you cant believe youve waited so long to read because its that good. Last days of summer paperback april 6, 1999 by steve kluger author. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 368 pages and is available in paperback format. Its been in print for 17 years, won a bunch of awards, and is now a standard part of high school and college curricula. Review by ron mcguire cnn as a kid, did you keep a scrapbook filled with letters. Last days of summer a contemporary american classica poignant and hilarious tale of baseball, hero worship, eccentric behavior, and unlikely friendshiplast days of summer is the story of joey margolis, neighborhood punching bag, growing up goofy and mostly fatherless in brooklyn in the early 1940s. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Nov 01, 2010 last days of summer by steve kluger it was funny to find that this weeks weekly geeks theme fits ohsowell with my weeks reading. Steve kluger audio books, best sellers, author bio. He followed this overnight success by writing four more works of fiction, a nonfiction book and three more plays. Last days of summer by steve kluger is a great book and touches on more topics than just baseball. The last days of summer is an epistolary novel written by steve kluger and published in 1998.
Last days of summer by steve kluger, paperback barnes. Near the start of the book joey is sent to juvenile hall for. Its truly one of the most touching and funniest books ive ever read. Steve kluger born june 24, 1952 is an american author, playwright, journalist, librettist and lyricist, whose writing is noted for its baseball, gay, and historical particularly world war ii themes. I spent most of an entire day reading last days of summer by steve kluger. Free download or read online last days of summer pdf epub book. Steve kluger shook hands with lucille ball when he was 12. Apr 12, 2012 last days of summer by steve kluger completion date. Personal website for steve kluger view the website share.
Hes since lived a few more decades, but nothing much registered after that. Novelist and playwright steve kluger wrote the allschool read of the boston term called last days of summer, a novel set in brooklyn in the 1940s. It has been more than a few years ago that i read this book, but i enjoyed it so much i gave it to my dad for fathers day. Last days of summer by steve kluger laced with nostalgia reminiscent of baseballs legends, last days of summer is a story filled with emotion and leavened with humor about the small triumphs people can achieve by finding ways to connect with others. Dec 09, 20 novelist and playwright steve kluger wrote the allschool read of the boston term called last days of summer, a novel set in brooklyn in the 1940s. Interview with steve kluger, author of last days of summer. This time of year late summer naturally always brings to mind one of my favorite books of all time. Sep 07, 2016 this time of year late summer naturally always brings to mind one of my favorite books of all time. The story is told in an epistolaryscrapbook style its all in the form of letters, newspaper clippings, notes, and the occasional scorecard, telegram, or psychologistsession transcript. In last days of summer joey creates his own extended family.
Last days of summer npr coverage of last days of summer. Last days of summer is 1998 novel written by steve kluger. Last days of summer audiobook steve kluger storytel. Mixing nostalgia, baseball and a boys mostly epistolary friendship with a 1940s baseball star, this inventive but sentimental novel consists entirely of letters, fictional newspaper clippings, telegrams, war dispatches, report cards and other documentary fragments. A contemporary american classica poignant and hilarious tale.