Frankie & Bug by Gayle Forman -> Starting June 28th, 2022

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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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26% Skinheads (view spoiler)[ I do feel bad for Bug. Things are changing for her and she doesn't really have any friends. Hopefully she and Frankie can bond over something so she'll feel less lonely. (hide spoiler)]

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53% Hedwig's Story (view spoiler)[ I didn't realize Frankie was transgender. I feel bad that his dad is treating him so terribly and his mom is just going with it. Maybe he can keep living with his uncle instead? (hide spoiler)]

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75% Aunt Teri (view spoiler)[ Yeah, Teri blows. She's racist and homophobic. I wondered if Phillip was gay and that's why he was attacked, poor guy. (hide spoiler)]

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Starting this now!

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Okay!

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100% (view spoiler)[ I guess Frankie did have to go home, but hopefully he's doing okay for now. I thought the citizen's arrest was cute but scary and I'm glad they're okay after it went down (hide spoiler)]

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Common Sense: (view spoiler)[I don't really understand why her summer has to change because her older brother wants space? Like there's a ton of space at the beach. Just saying. (hide spoiler)]

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Lemonade: (view spoiler)[LMAO I would have laughed if I saw that she peed in her pants. Heck, I would have laughed if it happened to me. (hide spoiler)]

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No Word: (view spoiler)[OMG SHE'S ADORABLE. "Are you a tomboy?" lmao. I love her. I'm also really happy that he told her. (hide spoiler)]

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Aunt Teri: (view spoiler)[Yeah, not a fan of this lady. (hide spoiler)]

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Alaina wrote: "No Word: [spoilers removed]"

Yeah that was cute!

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Alaina wrote: "Aunt Teri: [spoilers removed]"

Boo Teri!

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Love Frankie / Finished: (view spoiler)[I'm sad that he had to go back home but very excited for their next summer adventure. (hide spoiler)]

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Alaina wrote: "Love Frankie / Finished: [spoilers removed]"

I hope they get to have a summer adventure every year