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The Wizard of Loneliness

by John Nicholsliterary work· published 1966

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The Wizard of Loneliness is a 1966 book written by John Nichols. It's about a boy's experiences on the home front during World War II. It was turned into a 1988 film of the same name. Synopsis: In World War II, young Wendall Oler is sent to live with his father's family in Vermont. Using this opportunity to act out his resentment for the death of his mother, he does all he can to tyrannize them. But as he grows on his aunt, he begins to feel increasingly at home.

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The Wizard of Loneliness was adapted into a 1988 film.

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    The Wizard of Loneliness
    1988 · film · 111 min · dir. Jenny Bowen · IMDb ↗
    IMDb5.9

    After his mother dies and father goes to fight in World War II, a young boy moves in with his aunt and uncle who live in the countryside. Lonely and unhappy, he starts believing he has super powers. Then a "dead" man shows up.

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