Linus van Pelt is one of the boys whose vacation plans are interrupted by Lucy's camp enrollment. He joins Charlie Brown and the other boys in the competitions, later plays hangman with Charlie Brown in class, and earns an A. His philosophical remark about the short summer gives the story its title and closing perspective.
Glenn Gilger has 3 screen credits in a career dating back to 1967. Signature works include A Boy Named Charlie Brown, It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown, Eight on the Lam. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
