Pure Spring

Doyle, Brian, 1935-

Book 2007

In Ottawa, during the Korean War, Martin O'Boy is living with Grampa Rip. But he needs a job and in order to get the job he wants with the Pure Spring Company, which makes his favourite soft drink, fifteen-year-old Martin lies about his age. He gets the job, falls in love, and his life becomes more complicated.

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