American Truck Spotter's Guide 1920-1970
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American Truck Spotter's Guide 1920-1970 by Tad Burness
Winner of the 1985 Seal Books First Novel Award and of the Books in Canada First Novel Award
To Mrs. Hopper, Yoshi Takahashi may be just another name from her daughters' past, but for Jean and her sister, Colette, he stands for much more. Years ago, Mr. Takahashi moved into their Toronto neighbourhood and sent the adolescent lives of Jean and Colette into a tailspin. They weren't content merely to befriend the Japanese pianist - in their infatuation they sought to mirror his life as closely as possible.
The enchantment lingers into adult life in ways both sisters are reluctant to recognize. This weekend they have been invited to an extravagant family celebration in Victoria, B.C. As the party gains momentum, so does the tension between the sisters. As before, the larger-than-life Mr. Takahashi casts his spell.
Originally published in 1985, A Certain Mr. Takahashi won the coveted Seal First Novel Award and the Books in Canada/W.H. Smith First Novel Award.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780879380403 |
| ISBN 10 | 0879380403 |
| Title | American Truck Spotter's Guide 1920-1970 |
| Author | Tad Burness |
| Series | Spotter's Guide Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Motorbooks International |
| Year published | 1978-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 328 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |