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This song connects to the book because Johnny talks about staying right in this town for the rest of his life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZVtKZ3tNZo

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This song relates to the book because these two boys live out in the country and often explore throughout the woods.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7129QBgC_do

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1. Local girl is shot on Thanksgiving Day

2. Johnny gets drunk in Dr. Dunbar's Attic

3. Matthew hits head on metal pole while playing ice hockey

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The book is based in Willow Falls, Minnesota. A small town in mid west America. It is a very rural area with not a very big population.

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Dr. Dunbar is the wealthiest person in willow falls. He is like a father to Matthew. He is always teaching them new lessons about the medical field.

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Johnny is the son of Dr. Dunbar. He is best friends with Matthew. They both help out with Dr. Dunbar and are fascinated by the medical field.

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Matthew is the protagonist of the story. His Mother is a waitress in town, so he would spend most his time at Dr. Dunbar's house. He is best friends with Johnny Dunbar, the son of the doctor. They do everything together in the story.

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American Boy is about a girl who is shot on Thanksgiving Day, 1962 in a small town called Willow Falls. Matthew Garth, the main character, helps Dr. Dunbar with all his patients and looks up to him as a father figure. The book follows his adventures in this town and what he goes through.

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By Larry Waton