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August follows a 12‑year‑old boy through the turbulent transition to adolescence as he deals with his parents’ divorce, the challenges of a new town, and a shocking act of violence. In search of stability, he flees to a ranch in rural Montana, discovering that even the most tranquil communities conceal hidden dangers. The novel maps his journey from twelve to nineteen, portraying the joys and traumas that shape lives in the American Midwest with vivid characters and striking natural landscapes.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Callan Wink
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