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Set in the 1940s Los Angeles suburb of Pacoima, *Hoyt Street* follows the young Mexican‑American girl Mary Helen Ponce as she and her friends escape their modest surroundings. Their daring adventures include sneaking into a circus, rummaging through church bazaars, and snatching apricots from a neighbor’s tree. Amid these escapades, Mary Helen yearns for a pair of patent‑leather shoes, a symbol of a life beyond the clunky oxfords she wears. The story weaves her early experiences, cultural customs, and the everyday sights of her neighborhood into a portrait of youthful ambition and resilience.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Mary Helen Ponce
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