Shane was a great book and a wonderful diversion. A teacher of mine years ago (decades? ;) would require that we include at least one new vocabulary word in order to receive a passing grade (I still look for them!) I submit:
Somnolence
(or a variation thereof, I've returned the book to the library) used when Bob was describing a sunset.
I'm sure checking out the Electric Kool-Aid Test will raise some eyebrows at our sleepy town library.
Good day to you sir! FRegards