'Twixt Twelve and Twenty (book)

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’Twixt Twelve and Twenty
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Author Pat Boone
LanguageEnglish
Publisher Prentice Hall
Publication date
1958
Publication placeUSA

'Twixt Twelve and Twenty is a book by Pat Boone that offered advice to teenagers. [1] [2]

Royalties went to the Northeastern Institution for a Christian education. [3]

The book was a best seller. [4]

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References

  1. "Books — Authors" . The New York Times. November 1, 1958. p. 17.
  2. Patricia McCormack (January 3, 1959). "Tells about 'Growin' Up': Pat Boone Explains All to Teen-agers". Los Angeles Times. p. B6.
  3. Millicent Taylor (December 20, 1958). "Pat Boone Talks to Teen-Agers: Through on Editor's Window Personal Talks 'Gives You a Road Map'". The Christian Science Monitor. p. 5.
  4. "Best Sellers: Fiction". Los Angeles Times. January 18, 1959. p. E7.