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Rocket Man
Steven Dietz
The Rise And Rise Of Daniel Rocket
by Peter Parnell
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What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play. Some appreciate the compelling story and production quality, while others find the characters unappealing and the narrative lacking depth.
Excellent production quality Compelling story Unappealing characters
Synopsis
THE STORY: As the play begins the protagonists are twelve-year-old sixth graders.
One of them, Daniel Rocket, is firmly convinced that he can fly, a belief that causes him to be shunned and ridiculed by his schoolmates--including the girl he adores
Press Reviews
"The play bears ardent testimony of Parnell’s freshness, originality and gleaming talent."
— New York Post
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| DANIEL |
| RICHARD |
| ALICE The Boys |
| ROGER |
| STEVEN |
| JEFFREY The Girls |
| PENNY |
| JUDY |
| CLAUDIA |
| MRS. RICE The teacher. |
Publication
Publisher Dramatists Play Service
Year 1984
Binding Paperback
Pages 90
Language English
ISBN-13 9780822209560
ISBN-10 082220956X
The Rise And Rise Of Daniel Rocket is a American play written by Peter Parnell and published by Dramatists Play Service (1984).
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Restrictions: Major Markets Plus (US) / Standard Plus Add'l Postcodes (UK)
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