Summer Up!
Summer Up! by Tom Leihbacher, published by Christian Faith Publishing on May 20, 2022, is a contemporary fiction work that captures the essence of summer break in 1975. With 316 pages, this edition invites readers to experience the carefree days of youth through the eyes of Charlie Riverton and his friends as they navigate the joys and challenges of summer. The story unfolds in Smalltown, USA, where the promise of fun-filled adventures is met with unexpected conflicts, particularly a battle for turf rights in their own backyards.
Readers will find a narrative rich with themes of friendship, resilience, and personal growth as Charlie and his friends confront obstacles together. The book highlights various summer activities, from camps and sports to lazy afternoons by the pool, while also emphasizing the importance of standing up for oneself. As they embark on this coming-of-age journey, the characters receive guidance from a heavenly friend, adding a spiritual dimension to their experiences. Summer Up! serves as a sequel to A Gift Most Rare, continuing the story with a wholesome message that resonates with readers seeking both entertainment and inspiration.
Official synopsis Publisher
The last day of school had finally arrived and summer break was on. With it came the promise of two and a half months of sun-drenched, fun-filled freedom.
There were summer camps, summer trips, summer sports, summer foods, and summer nights to look forward to–to say nothing of summer afternoons hanging out at the town pool or the teenage art of sleeping in.
But not every day was all fun and games for Charlie Riverton and his friends. During that memorable summer of ’75, they faced a protracted battle for turf rights in their own backyards.
It wasn’t easy, and they took their lumps along the way. But they stuck together and stood up for themselves.
With helpful guidance from a heavenly friend, their shoulders grew a little broader and an unforgettable new chapter was written into Briarcliff Manor folklore.
Come join Charlie, Sky, and the whole cast from A Gift Most Rare on a summer-long, fun-filled, coming of age adventure.
Summer Up! is a God-honoring fun-ride set in Smalltown, USA, during the summer of 1975. It’s a wonderful sequel to A Gift Most Rare and comes with a timely message and a wholesome spiritual uplift.
–Kevin Sorbo, Actor, Director, Producer
Tom Leihbacher has done it again. Picking up where A Gift Most Rare left off, he wove a fun, coming of age summer tale that mixes The Wonderful World of Disney with a dose of Home Alone and a dash of Field of Dreams.
–Martha Higgins Ferguson
I didn’t think Tom could best himself with this tale of lively young buys during a sun kissed summer, but he did!
– Karen Smith, Historian, Briarcliff Manor
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