Frankie & Bug
Frankie & Bug by Gayle Forman is a middle grade novel published by Simon and Schuster on October 12, 2021. This 288-page book is written in English and presents a coming-of-age story set in the summer of 1987, focusing on ten-year-old Bug and her unexpected friendship with Frankie, the nephew of their neighbor. As they navigate their summer together, the narrative explores themes of family, friendship, and allyship in a complex world.
Readers will find that Frankie & Bug delves into the experiences of two children learning about themselves and each other. The story highlights the importance of being true to oneself and the value of chosen family. Through their adventures, Bug and Frankie confront the realities of life, including fairness and justice, while discovering what it means to support one another. This edition offers a thoughtful exploration of juvenile fiction, LGBTQ themes, and mysteries, making it a significant addition to the genre.
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“Joyful, occasionally heartbreaking, deeply moving.” —R. J. Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder
In the debut middle grade novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman comes a poignant and powerful coming-of-age story that follows a young girl and her new friend as they learn about family, friendship, allyship, and finding your way in a complicated world.
It’s the summer of 1987, and all ten-year-old Bug wants to do is go to the beach with her older brother and hang out with the locals on the boardwalk. But Danny wants to be with his own friends, and Bug’s mom is too busy, so Bug is stuck with their neighbor Philip’s nephew, Frankie.
Bug’s not too excited about hanging out with a kid she’s never met, but they soon find some common ground. And as the summer unfolds, they find themselves learning some important lessons about each other, and the world.
Like what it means to be your true self and how to be a good ally for others. That family can be the people you’re related to, but also the people you choose to have around you. And that even though life isn’t always fair, we can all do our part to make it more just.
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