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FranklandWith his offbeat sense of humor and down home Southern sensibility, James Whorton has been compared to luminaries such as John Kennedy Toole and Carson McCullers. He sharpens his cutting wit to a keen edge in Frankland, following the misadventures of a wannabe academic who goes hunting for a secret history and gets much more than he bargained for. John Tolley is a bumbling college dropout who yearns to become a bowtie wearing, pipe smoking historian.
With his offbeat sense of humor and down-home Southern sensibility, James Whorton has been compared to luminaries such as John Kennedy Toole and Carson McCullers. He sharpens his cutting wit to a keen edge in Frankland, following the misadventures of a wannabe academic who goes hunting for a secret history and gets much more than he bargained for. John Tolley is a bumbling college dropout who yearns to become a bowtie-wearing, pipe-smoking historian. When he hears that Andrew Johnson's lost papers may have been preserved by an heir in Tennessee, he grabs his tweed jacket and heads south, convinced that he'll discover the key to a groundbreaking biography on the seventeenth U.S. president and the start of a respectable career. But things start to go awry when his car breaks down in the town of Pantherville, Tennessee. Tolley rents a decrepit shack owned by a neurotic ex-con and is soon sucked into a world of cockfights, coon dogs, and the politics of Pantherville's good old boys. Surrounded by folks as eccentric as he is, including an alluringly shy mail carrier named Dweena, Tolley starts to feel at home -- even if his quest for academic glory might just prove to be a wild goose chase. Native and newcomer, highbrow and hillbilly cross paths and tangle hilariously in this wry and ribald tale.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Free Press
Published: 01/01/2006
ISBN: 9780743244497
Pages: 277
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 8.48h x 5.49w x 0.70d
Review Citations: New York Times 03/05/2006 pg. 20
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Such a cute book. Perfect for our vday baskets!
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A Sweet & Playful Valentine’s Read Kids Will Adore 💕🦖
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How to Catch a Loveosaurus is such a fun and adorable Valentine’s Day story! The rhyming text and colorful illustrations keep kids engaged while spreading a sweet message about love and kindness. It’s perfect for classroom read-alouds, Valentine’s Day celebrations, or cozy storytime at home. A charming addition to any child’s book collection and a great seasonal favorite!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2026
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Great read with kids
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Great illustration, quality binding
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Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2026
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Cute story!!
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Enjoyable little Valentines book.
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