The Runaway Summer of Davie Shaw

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The Runaway Summer of Davie Shaw
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U.S. first edition cover
Author Mario Puzo
LanguageEnglish
Publisher Platt & Munk
Publication date
1966

The Runaway Summer of Davie Shaw is a children's novel by Mario Puzo, first published in 1966. [1] [2]

Two chapters were included in the 1972 collection The Godfather Papers and Other Confessions , a selection of the author's writings, including two short stories, book reviews, and magazine articles. [3]

Plot

The plot revolves around a boy named Davie Shaw, who is left with his grandparents for the summer while his parents take off on a round-the-world trip in celebration of their wedding anniversary. Davie has adventures of his own that take him throughout the United States on his pony.

References

  1. ↑ "A Thirsting After Knowledge, Adventure and Romance". The Courier-Journal . November 6, 1966. pp. D9. Retrieved June 13, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ "Youngsters Can Turn To Adventure". The Indianapolis Star . December 11, 1966. pp. Sec.10 Page 5. Retrieved June 13, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ Puzo, Mario (1972). The Godfather Papers and Other Confessions . New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons. p. 232.


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