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    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
A District Messenger Boy And A Necktie Party

A District Messenger Boy And A Necktie Party

Otis, James

Paperback

General Juvenile Fiction

Publisher Price: $13.99

ISBN10: 9371461063
ISBN13: 9789371461061
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Jun 1 2025
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.13 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A district messenger boy and a necktie party captures the chaos and uncertainty of urban life through the eyes of a young messenger who stumbles into a dangerous situation far from home. The story opens with the protagonist assigned a simple task that unravels into a much larger ordeal when a missed connection leads to his accidental departure on a steamer. Stranded in an unfamiliar place, he meets a younger boy entangled in a troubling predicament, having been lured away from his family by a manipulative figure. Moved by a sense of duty and empathy, the messenger quickly assumes a protective role, strategizing how to shield the boy while navigating unfamiliar streets and threats. Their shared journey highlights the vulnerability of children in a society teeming with unchecked adult power, while also celebrating resilience, loyalty, and courage. The interplay between the boys establishes an emotional depth that underlines the risks and moral decisions young individuals must confront in a world indifferent to their wellbeing. This compelling beginning sets the foundation for an urban adventure that probes the strength of youthful companionship amid hardship.

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