Duke & the Lonely Boy
by Lynn Langan
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Pub Date 19 Aug 2021 | Archive Date 29 Sep 2021
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Description
Duke seemingly has it all. But his math tutor, Tommy, not so much. When their worlds collide, it forces each one to truly examine their own reality. Duke realizes he’s more like a sheep, who only knows how to follow. As for Tommy, he allows his tortured past to define his future.
Duke must find the courage to really be himself, even if that means losing it all; while Tommy must confront his grief to find the closure he desperately needs. In the unlikely friendship that they form, they each grow on the strengths of the other.
Lynn Langan’s debut novel, Duke & the Lonely Boy is a story about understanding who you really are, unlikely friendships, overcoming tragedy, and finding true closure to heal a broken heart.
A Note From the Publisher
Lynn Langan lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Kutztown University with a degree in Professional Writing.
Advance Praise
2021 Maxy Award Finalist – Middle Grade/Young Adult
“A beautiful story of healing and friendship.” –JP Roth, author of Ancient Dreams
2021 Maxy Award Finalist – Middle Grade/Young Adult
“A beautiful story of healing and friendship.” –JP Roth, author of Ancient Dreams
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781684337518 |
| PRICE | US$5.99 (USD) |
Links
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Featured Reviews
Isla R, Media/Journalist
I really enjoyed this one.
Premise
Duke seemingly has it all. But his math tutor, Tommy, not so much. When their worlds collide, it forces each one to truly examine their own reality. Duke realizes he’s more like a sheep, who only knows how to follow. As for Tommy, he allows his tortured past to define his future.
I love books like this where two people from differently perceived backgrounds can come together and find common ground. It’s sort of the story of a popular protagonist meets a nerd and they have these preconceived notions of each other but the more time they spend and grow on each other they find out they are not who they both originally through they were. Also that there is more to some people than first meets the eye, but we automatically put these labels on people without truly getting to know them. It almost reminded me a bit of a recent episode of Never Have I Ever where the part of one of the main characters who is supposed to be so popular and doesn’t care about school ect. Has more underneath him than meets the eye.
