A Boy Named Mark

An eight-year-old boy named Mark eagerly anticipates his summer vacation, which holds special significance as his older brother, returning from the Vietnam War, is expected home in July. As Mark revels in the joys of summer—playing sports and enjoying carefree days without homework—he embodies the innocence and excitement of childhood. The narrative captures the fleeting nature of summer break through Mark's perspective, blending themes of family, anticipation, and the simple pleasures of youth.