Set in Alaska in 1965, a coming-of-age story of loss, adventure, violence, and redemption Fourteen-year-old Sam Barger’s life changes forever when his father dies and his family is forced to move from a remote homestead and fishing camp to the busy city of Anchorage. Life in the big city hits Sam a little differently; suddenly he’s surrounded by cars and girls, poverty and diversity, and new places to explore. One day he and his new friends stumble upon an abandoned nightclub, and it fires up Sam’s imagination and leads him into dangers he never expected. Can he survive the wilds of Anchorage before the end of summer? Secondhand Summer is the gripping debut novel inspired by author Dan Walker’s own life and experiences.
| ISBN: | 9781943328796 |
| Publication date: | 11th August 2016 |
| Author: | Dan L Walker |
| Publisher: | West Margin Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 170 pages |
| Series: | Secondhand Summer |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE) Romance / Relationship Stories Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships PSHE: Bereavement and Grief Stories about Family and Friends PSHE: Family Issues |