Published: Jan. 21, 2011
Words: 108,743 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781450757591

Short description

“The Paragon Gang” is the hilarious, touching and inspiring story of five happy kids in the fifties who dreamed of America. It recounts the lives of children growing up in a different era and the aspirations of an entire generation. Their hilarious adventures over 12 years leads them to adulthood but eventually of them one reaches their dream.

Extended description

After the experimental explosion of the septic tank that sent the large nanny flying off the toilet, the Roman chariot race in the middle of the village and the discovery of the affair between the doctor and the accountant's wife, there were little doubts that the kids had demonstrated that they knew how to live great adventures and generate excitement. After adding to their resume the conquest of Gaul, the taking-over of 10 Downing St., some sailing adventures and an unconventional medieval joust on water, everyone in the somnolent little village knew that peace and serenity had left the valley and life with the “The Gang” would not be a boring picnic.
No one in the group knew that for the next twelve years, their love of life and deep affection for each other would bring this band of inseparable friends some unbelievable joys and unimaginable pains. The tight knit group would grow up chasing their dream but, only one would eventually reach their dream to make it to America.
I.. (Read more) After the experimental explosion of the septic tank that sent the large nanny flying off the toilet, the Roman chariot race in the middle of the village and the discovery of the affair between the doctor and the accountant's wife, there were little doubts that the kids had demonstrated that they knew how to live great adventures and generate excitement. After adding to their resume the conquest of Gaul, the taking-over of 10 Downing St., some sailing adventures and an unconventional medieval joust on water, everyone in the somnolent little village knew that peace and serenity had left the valley and life with the “The Gang” would not be a boring picnic.
No one in the group knew that for the next twelve years, their love of life and deep affection for each other would bring this band of inseparable friends some unbelievable joys and unimaginable pains. The tight knit group would grow up chasing their dream but, only one would eventually reach their dream to make it to America.
It is a story that recalls the early lives of today’s baby boomers during the post-war years; a time without Play Stations when their only resources were their fertile imagination and some very inspiring American films. A story of love and adventures that brings smiles to your heart, laughter to your face and tears to your eyes.
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Tags

growing up, baby boomers, fun stories, funny children adventures, story about children, story about growing up, growing up in england, kids adventures, motorcycle adventures, chidren in europe, post war england, cathedral of norwich, napoleons tomb, adventures in surrey, exploding septic tanks, 10 downing st

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Review by: Kent Hale on Feb. 22, 2011 :
Entertaining, funny, heart warming written in a manner that keeps you intriged as to what kind of antics the boys will be up to next. Can't wait for Peter's next book.

Kent Hale
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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