Posted by Andy on February 22, 2010 at 11:14:01 user AndyG.
In Reply to: Here we go again; Best books and why? posted by Peter Ceresole on February 22, 2010 at 07:25:44:
I agree with all of the above - but I have a particular love of PP. Its depiction of high summer and drought struck a chord with me during the droughts of 75/76 while I was at the age of 12/13. Looking back on the book now, it's also remarkable that he handles eight children and innumerable adults (plus an invisible armadillo) with such ease and reality. I love it.