Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop by Fannie Flagg

Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop by Fannie Flagg

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELER - A heartwarming novel about secrets of youth rediscovered, hometown memories, and the magical moments in ordinary lives, from the beloved author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe

A gift, a blessing and a triumph . . . celebrates the bonds of family and friends--and the possibilities of recovery and renewal.--The Free Lance-Star

Bud Threadgoode grew up in the bustling little railroad town of Whistle Stop with his mother, Ruth, church-going and proper, and his Aunt Idgie, the fun-loving hell-raiser. Together they ran the town's popular Whistle Stop Cafe, known far and wide for its fun and famous fried green tomatoes. And as Bud often said of his childhood to his daughter Ruthie, How lucky can you get?

But sadly, as the railroad yards shut down and Whistle Stop became a ghost town, nothing was left but boarded-up buildings and memories of a happier time.

Then one day, Bud decides to take one last trip, just to see what has become of his beloved Whistle Stop. In so doing, he discovers new friends, as well as surprises about Idgie's life, about Ninny Threadgoode and other beloved Fannie Flagg characters, and about the town itself. He also sets off a series of events, both touching and inspiring, which change his life and the lives of his daughter and many others. Could these events all be just coincidences? Or something else? And can you really go home again?

Fannie Flagg's career began in fifth grade, when she wrote, directed, and starred in her first play, The Whoopee Girls, and she hasn't looked back since. She began writing and producing television specials at the age of nineteen, and eventually wrote for and appeared on Candid Camera. She subsequently went on to make a name for herself as a writer and actress in television, cinema, and theater. Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, and Welcome to the World, Baby Girl! are among her New York Times bestseller novels. Flagg's screenplay for Fried Green Tomatoes was nominated for an Academy Award and a Writers Guild of America Award, as well as winning the prestigious Scripter Award for outstanding screenplay of the year. Flagg splits his time between California and Alabama.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780593133842
ISBN 10	0593133846
Title	Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop
Author	Fannie Flagg
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2020-10-27
Number of pages	304
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.