Mil Silver's Race for All the Marbles

By Sterling Simkins

September 1962. School is out, the weather is perfect, and Leo Stevenson just got a new washer and dryer. For young Mil Silver and his friends, this can only mean one thing: an exciting afternoon of box-carting

"Beneath him, Mil could feel the warm, squirming bodies of the other boys; their hot breath making the inside of the box even more stuffy and unpleasant.but before he could think of an excuse to bail out, he heard Sherry yell 'Bombs away ' .within seconds, the box was cart-wheeling down the hill like a shoe kicked down a flight of steps "

Imagine stuffing five boys in a cardboard carton and rolling it down the side of a mountain Far-fetched as it sounds, this is only one example of the crazy things kids did in an era previous to video games, DVD's and MP3 players. Life was simple and children created their own fun.

But things weren't always swell. When a race with his prized puries at stake goes dangerously wrong, Mil suddenly finds he has a lot more to worry about than just losing his marbles Principal Bratton is furious and Mil's war with Belinda is about to get ugly

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595401554
• ISBN13: 9780595401550
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Mil Silver's Race for All the Marbles

Very entertaining, quick action paced story. It was easy to relate to the various characters in the story. The author has a knack for story telling.

Mil Silver rocks!

I am recently retired from teaching, primarily the fifth grade. This is the kind of book my students would love. With short chapters, and a good hook at the end of each, they would be begging me to continue. Way to go Sterling! I think I know some of the places you write about. Ken Z

Good Memories

Just charming. This book reminded me of events from my childhood living in a rural community, like Mil. That was a time of innocence; no Threat Level Advisory ratings, Terrorists, war and one didn't have to disrobe and be frisked at the airports. Mil's adventures recalled that time, as a child, when your identity becomes your own, not just a reflection of your parents, and you begin to understand how vulnerable each of us are. I enjoyed the book very much and would recommend it to anyone looking for a brief escape from the world at this 'time'.

I Love Ya Daddy!

The book is Stellar, and I am not just saying it because the author is my daddy, but I am so proud of his accomplishments and now I am the proud owner of a most excellent book! Thanks daddy! I knew you could do it!!