Snow in August

by Pete Hamill

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Overview

Set in a working-class Brooklyn neighborhood in 1947, this poignant tale revolves around two of the most endearing characters in recent fiction: an 11-year-old Irish Catholic boy named Michael Devlin and Rabbi Judah Hirsch, a refugee from Prague.

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Genres

Fiction Classics Historical Fiction Mystery Thriller Young Adult Ebooks

Book details & editions

ISBN	0446675253
Publisher	Grand Central Publishing
Publication date	May 1997
Language	English
Pages	384 pages

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About the Author

Pete Hamill

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.