Paper Moon, Paperback

Book Sense Book of the Year Award

The classic tale of a female Huck Finn, Peter Bogdanovich's film version of the book was nominated for four Academy Awards. Set in the darkest days of the Great Depression, this is the timeless story of an 11-year-old orphan's rollicking journey through the Deep South with a con man who just might be her father. Brimming with humor, pathos, and an irresistible narrative energy, this is American storytelling at its finest. Paper Moon is tough, vibrant, and ripe for rediscovery.

About the Author:

Joe David Brown was the author of numerous books, including Kings Go Forth, which was made into a film starring Frank Sinatra, Natalie Wood, and Tony Curtis. He died in 1976.