Dunk
by David Lubar
Step Right Up! Take Your Best Shot! You are invited into the weird and sometimes twisted world of the New Jersey Boardwalk. During the summer before junior year, Chad aspires to the job of "bozo" in the water tank at the Jersey shore. Chad likes the fact that nobody can possibly ignore the dunk tank clown with his barbed wit and loud comments. In this eventful summer, Chad must also face his best friend's serious illness and deal with problems with the police. And if that is not enough, his plans to hook up with a certain girl are thwarted when his rival makes his move first. David Lubar states on his website, "This is my tribute to one of the wildest places on the planet - the boardwalk at the Jersey shore - and to one of the strangest amusements around - the dunk tank. A great summer read for anyone who has ever wanted to shout, or laugh, at the world." We think this makes a great read for summer, winter or anytime!
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