Nice Going, Red
The Story of a Boy who "Couldn't Take It"
Published on 22. August 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
302 pages
978-1-936639-71-7 (ISBN)
Description
Set in 1930s Chicago, Nice Going, Red is the tale of "Red" Devlin, an 8th grade boy who has his heart in the right place, but a little embarrassment is all it takes to overcome his resolve. Will Red finally manage to find his way...or will misplaced pride lead him astray?
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Language
English
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: From Seventh Grade to Twelfth Grade, Interest Age: From 13 to 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
5 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
429 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-936639-71-7 (9781936639717)
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Persons
Born in Chicago in 1892, Raymond O'Brien studied for the Priesthood at St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, MD and was ordained in 1921. He was then appointed teacher and spiritual advisor at the newly established Quigley Preparatory Seminary, where he taught high-school age boys who were considering the priesthood. During these difficult years of Prohibition and Depression, he became intimately familiar with the temptations and discouragement experienced by young men. He dedicated himself to this cause, establishing numerous youth groups at Blessed Sacrament Parish, where he was transferred in 1936, and where he was known never to turn away troubled youths. He also served as auxiliary chaplain at the Bridewell and County Jail. He was honored with the title of Monsignor in 1949 in recognition of his humanitarian work as well as his promulgation of the faith, and he died in October 1963, a most beloved pastor and friend of boys. (bio of Msgr. Raymond J. O'Brien copyright 2016 by St. Augustine Academy Press)