Books like Crazy by William Peter Blatty
Set against the backdrop of New York City in 1941, the novel follows Joey El Bueno, a young teenager navigating the complexities of adolescence. His world is unexpectedly altered when he meets Jane Bent, a freckle‑faced girl with pigtails who appears to know him better than he knows himself. Jane claims to have levitated six feet off the ground and appears to come and go at will, making her presence seem almost otherworldly and unique to Joey alone. Their encounters explore themes of friendship, identity, and the blurred line between reality and fantasy during a time of historical significance.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: William Peter Blatty
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