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Cigar Box Stories (Paperback)
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Cigar Box Stories (Paperback)
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Grandpa's white frame farmhouse lies all but hidden along a narrow
cove among the wooded mountains of east Tennessee. An old wooden
cigar box sits on his fireplace mantel. Inside the cigar box is an
odd assortment of trinkets, what Grandpa calls "gewgaws." Each item
in the box represents a story that Grandpa relates to his
grandchildren. The following are included in this collection of
Cigar Box Stories: Angel Figurine - "THE AVENGING ANGEL" - A
visitor in the back pew at church takes an imaginary trip to Heaven
where he assumes the position of Assistant Avenging Angel under the
tutelage of Dallas, a chubby cherub from Texas. Recipe Card - "THE
CHRISTMAS COOKIE CAPER" - A missing chocolate mint cookie almost
results in the loss of Christmas for the Wilson children. (Includes
cookie recipes.) Name Tag - "KARATE JOE" - A high school bully
picks on the wrong guy. Letter Opener - "JOIN HANDS WITH THE BADGE"
- A concerned citizen participating in the neighborhood watch
program calls the police on a suspected burglar. Feather - "THE
FRECKLE-FACED INDIAN" - The new kid in the neighborhood, a
freckle-faced redhead, thinks that he is an American Indian. Social
Security Card - "GOBANASHUS" - After her husband's death, Mrs.
Watson decides to sell the farm but deed a homestead to the
long-time hired hand-known only as Gobanashus. Paper Airplane -
"THE AMAZING BOOMERANG PAPER AIRPLANE" - As the paper airplane
contest at the Southtown High School Spring Arts and Science
Festival approaches, rumors spread about an amazing plane that
reverses direction and returns to the thrower. Piece of Brick -
"THE BRICK PATIO" - A pragmatic CPA from Cleveland, Ohio, retires
to North Carolina, where he and his wife become enmeshed in the
local lore of Blackbeard the Pirate. Dog Tag - "THE DOBERMAN" - A
frustrated condominium owner deals with the upstairs neighbor's
annoying dog, a Doberman named "Tomika." Pocket Watch - "A GRAND
DEPARTURE" - When the older of two feuding brothers dies, he leaves
a fought over pocket watch to his younger brother. Large Tooth -
"THE FOREST GRAVE" - The small town ne'er-do-well, achieves local
fame after discovering a mysterious grave deep within the forest.
Fake Tattoo - "THE COSTUME PARTY" - A serious accounting student
takes a break from his studies to attend a costume party at the
frat house where he meets an interesting girl. Medical Alert
Bracelet - "CLASH OF THE MUNCHAUSENS" - Two hypochondriacs vie for
attention at the annual Christmas luncheon of the Twisted Creek
Women's Benevolent Association. Pocket Dictionary & Picture of
Flea - "FLEAS" - Pet owners struggle to deal with a serious flea
problem. 1904 Silver Dollar - "THE WELL" - This is a story about a
witch, a well, and a young boy's unusual birthday present. .38
Bullet Shells - "MAMMA'S PEARL-HANDLED REVOLVER" - When Don's
widowed mother feels threatened by prowlers, he installs a burglar
alarm-but she wants a gun.
General
Imprint: |
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
June 2012 |
First published: |
June 2012 |
Authors: |
Ken Roberts
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Dimensions: |
203 x 133 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
200 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4663-4275-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Special features >
Short stories
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LSN: |
1-4663-4275-7 |
Barcode: |
9781466342750 |
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