This hilarious collection of short stories spans Pellissier & # 39; s early boyhood exploits in central Pennsylvania, from 1962 to 1972, Catholic elementary school. The rules were clear and simple. Parents and teachers were respected and rarely challenged. Kids obeyed, but frequently got into light-hearted mischief.
Six-year-old Pete and his older brother, Rick, attempted to cook a special meal for Mother 's Day using The Betty Crocker Kid & # 39; s Cookbook. The boys earnestly try to interpret the recipes, prepare the main course, and attempt to bake a cake that ends up a soggy, concave mess, much to the "delight" of their parents, who From realistic descriptions of "dirt - ball" fights to young Pete 's first love, Mr. Pellissier does not hold back. There is a refreshing sense of gritty reality that comes through in his work, unadorned by the political correctness of today.
The stories have a universal appeal that will call to a broad range of audiences - from young to old. The baby boomers will sit Adolescents will be fascinated that their parents and grandsparents. I'm looking forward to seeing them. Whether it & # 39; s sliding on odiferous patches of sawdust in the long, slippery halls of his school, holding "sock ball" tournaments at recess, or camping out with the Boy Scouts for the first time, readers will find this collection of stories charming and will beg for more.
