Synopses & Reviews
THE STORY IS all true and happened to me and is mine.Tonys mom, Al, is a terrific single mother who works as a dancer at the Kitty Kat Club. Twelve-year-old Tony is a budding artist, inspired by backstage life at the club. When some of his drawings end up in an art show and catch the attention of the social services agency, Al and Tony find themselves in the middle of a legal wrangle and a media circus. Is Al a responsible mother? Its the case of the stripper vs. the state, and Al isnt giving Tony up without a fight.
Once again Gary Paulsen proves why hes one of Americas most-beloved writers. The Glass Café is a fresh and funny exploration of motherhood, art, and the wiles of storytellingall told by Tony, in his own true voice.
Synopsis
Twelve-year-old Tony and his mother, Al, get along great. Al works nights as an exotic dancer at the Kitty Kat Club, and together they are a family. When Tony discovers the beauty and power of art, his drawings of dancers at the Kitty Kat Club spark attention from social services. Are they pornographic drawings or artistic sketches? Is Al a responsible mother making money for her family, a skilled storyteller, or a woman simply taking of her clothes? It's is the case of the stripper vs. the state, and Al isn't giving up Tony without a fight.
About the Author
Gary Paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people. One of his most recent books is Brians Hunt. The author lives in New Mexico and on the Pacific Ocean.