Boys of Blur facts for kids
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| Author | N.D. Wilson |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Publisher | Random House |
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Publication date
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April 8, 2014 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 208 |
| ISBN | 978-0-44981673-8 |
Boys of Blur is an exciting adventure novel for young readers. It was written by N. D. Wilson and came out in 2014. The story takes place in the amazing Florida Everglades. Here, boys play football and chase rabbits through fields of burning sugarcane.
This book mixes old stories and myths with everyday life. It has parts that remind you of the ancient tale of Beowulf. It also includes ideas from voodoo and zombie myths. The story is full of magic and mystery. It moves very fast and will keep you on the edge of your seat! The book also explores important ideas. These include strong family ties and learning about yourself.
What Happens in the Story?
The main character is Charlie Reynolds, a twelve-year-old boy. Charlie moves to a town called Taper, Florida. The high school football coach, Coach Wiz, has passed away. Charlie's stepfather, Prester Mack, is going to take his place.
Soon, Charlie meets his step-second cousin, "Cotton" Mack. Cotton tells Charlie many strange stories. These tales are about the mysterious sugar cane fields. The story gets even more exciting when Charlie meets a mysterious man named Lio.
Charlie also learns about a strange event. Coach Wiz's body has mysteriously disappeared. He also sees unusual blood markings on the town church. Charlie starts to look for answers in the Everglades. He searches the muck flats where the cane grows. He discovers old secrets hidden in the earth. These secrets have been there for a very long time. They have affected many people throughout history.
