Percolations

I stumbled over this unusual YA book as I was sifting through book-blogs. As soon as I read the reviews, I knew I just had to get to know 14 year-old Walter Galt and his close knit friends. I knew I had to be a part of their autonomy and their night shenanigans.

So, armed with the name of the book and it’s author, I went in search of The Snarkout Boys, only to be disappointed when I found it at a hefty price. Undeterred though, and after several inquiries, I tracked a hardbound used copy published in March 1982 by William Morrow & Co. Apparently, this is a somewhat sought-after tome that has, over the years, developed a bohemian following. But there was a snag. The copy I found was an ex-library copy. I don’t want a library book, so I kept searching. I was just about to give up and buy the library book when I got an email from one of my feelers. “We found a copy of the book you are looking for.” it said. “Do you still want it?” DO I STILL WANT IT? Duh. YES. It seems they found a good used copy in a stack of other back-water books, just gathering dust. I'll be inside the adventure on Tuesday!

sketch of Pinkwater by James Gurney in 1999

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