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Set in a small Iowa town, the story follows Scotty Ocean, who believes that seven will be his year. However, his hopes are shattered when his mother abandons the family. In his quest to bring her back, Scotty undertakes remarkable efforts but ultimately faces the harsh reality of her absence. Determined to cope with his loss, he embarks on a dramatic journey to find a way to remain seven forever, exploring themes of childhood innocence, loss, and the desire for permanence in a changing world.
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An Ocean in Iowa, Peter Hedges
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- 1999
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- Title
- An Ocean in Iowa
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Hedges
- Publisher
- Touchstone
- Publisher
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 258
- ISBN13
- 9780684859705
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in a small Iowa town, the story follows Scotty Ocean, who believes that seven will be his year. However, his hopes are shattered when his mother abandons the family. In his quest to bring her back, Scotty undertakes remarkable efforts but ultimately faces the harsh reality of her absence. Determined to cope with his loss, he embarks on a dramatic journey to find a way to remain seven forever, exploring themes of childhood innocence, loss, and the desire for permanence in a changing world.