Contributions

  • Dascher, Helge, 1965- - Contributor

Publication

2013 - Conundrum, Greenwich, NS, Canada, Nova Scotia

Language

English

Word Count

35,750 words, Guess

Page Count

143 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC741.5/971
  • LCCPN6733.R33 P3813 2013

Description

In 1970, Paul joins the Cub Scouts, goes to camp with his troop, and gets mixed up in the terrifying events of the FLQ crisis. "Montrealer Michel Rabagliati returns to the childhood story of his famous semi-autobiographical character. It's 1970 and Paul's family watches the news with anxiety as bombs are going off around Montreal. But Paul is more interested in flying his kite, comics, and his first kiss. Soon Paul joins the Scouts and heads off to camp. Away from his parents and extended family he discovers self worth in a troop of like-minded and enthusiastic boys. Things take a turn, however, when the troop gets mixed up in the terrifying events of the FLQ crisis. Paul Joins the Scouts is a coming of age story which takes an historical approach to both the Baden Powell scouting movement and the October Crisis, but humanizes these incidents for both a YA and adult audience. It is original, sincere, captivating, and a little bit retro" -- from publisher's web site.

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