Books like Dunk by David Lubar
During the summer before his junior year, Chad hopes to break into the amusement‑park clown scene, performing in a dunk tank on the New Jersey shore. His plans collide with a best friend’s serious illness, run-ins with the police, and the unresolved feelings for a girl who slipped away.
The story captures Chad’s humor and heart as he navigates school, love, and friendship in a seaside setting, reflecting the everyday challenges of growing up.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: David Lubar
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