Strasser, Todd
Summer of '69
- ISBN 13:
- 9780763695262
- author:
- Strasser, Todd
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Candlewick Press (MA)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 centimetres (0.57 kg)
- Genre:
- General, Young Adult, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Summer of '69 by Todd Strasser is set against the backdrop of a tumultuous era. In 1969, eighteen-year-old Lucas Baker's plans for a carefree summer are disrupted when he faces the prospect of being drafted into Vietnam. As he navigates his relationships and friendships, Lucas must confront the challenges of growing up amidst social change. The novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, and self-discovery through Lucas's experiences with his friends, family, and romantic interests. From the excitement of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair to the harsh realities of war, Strasser's portrayal of this pivotal moment in history is both poignant and thought-provoking. As tensions build and Lucas faces difficult choices, he must find a way to stay true to himself amidst the pressures of his world.
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