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    The Summer of 1934
    The Summer of 1934
    The Summer of 1934
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    The Summer of 1934

    By Wendy Varble

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    In the summer of 1934, Johnny Varble is six years old. He lives on a farm with his family near the small town of Santa Susana California. Johnnys peaceful world is jolted when a stranger with a checkered past arrives to live at the farm. As the long hot summer progresses, Johnny is confronted with decisions that a six-year-old should not have to make. A pretty girl from Oklahoma creates confusing emotions, and a brutal crime gets the small town buzzing with suspicion. Johnny attempts to unravel the mysteries as he watches the world around him, and is confronted with the harsh realities of depression-era life.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateOct 23, 2012
    ISBN9781477276969
    The Summer of 1934
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    Wendy Varble

    Wendy Varble collected hundreds of stories about Depression-era life during her thirty-five-year marriage to Simi Valley native, Johnny Varble (1928–2011). She is a lifelong resident of Simi Valley and an avid chronicler of its fascinating history. This is her second book.

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