Dandelion Wine

In the summer of 1928, twelve-year-old Douglas Spaulding discovers the magic of being alive. Set in the fictional town of Green Town, Illinois—based on Bradbury's own childhood in Waukegan—this lyrical novel captures one unforgettable summer through a series of interconnected vignettes. From the ritual of making dandelion wine with his grandfather to encounters with a time machine, a happiness machine, and the mysterious Lonely One, Douglas experiences the joys and sorrows that come with growing up. Ray Bradbury's most autobiographical work is a nostalgic celebration of small-town America, the wonder of childhood, and the bittersweet realization that summers—like life itself—cannot last forever.