The story of Theo of Golden by Allen Levi is set in a fictional small city called Golden, located in the Southern United States.
The timeframe is modern day, likely early 2020s (contemporary to its writing and publication). The details—like the absence of advanced technology—suggest a current—rather than historical—setting.
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Theo of Golden | Book by Allen Levi | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster
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