The Education of Robert Nifkin by Daniel Pinkwater
There is such a breezy, friendly quality to Pinkwater’s writing. Coming of age in 50’s Chicago, Robert finally finds his place at an alternative school just how I would have wanted to attend. I always loved reading his picture books for storytimes with their funny and joyful ways of being in the world. Enjoy this one or grab his 5 novels collection.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:01 am
I just heard John Hodgeman talking about Pinkwater yesterday. It seems like a sign. Thanks for the recommendation.
May 27th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
I just read The Neddiad and The Yggyssey (set in Hollywood in the 50s)–both have that same delightful cheery, offhand quality.