Award: Entered for reluctant reader, William C. Morris debut YA author award, Notable Social Studies, Reluctant Reader, Alaska/Oregon/National Battle of the Books Events: Events in Alaska Materials: ARCs, event posters, bookmarks Online: Featured on GraphicArtsBooks.com, on Facebook and the author’s blog bearlakealaska.blogspot.com Promo: The Reading Room and Goodreads giveaways Publicity: Interviews and articles based on events and timely news hooks Reviews: Targeted reviews in trade, regional, parent’s, and kid’s media Tradeshows: Featured at ReadAlaska Book Fair, PNBA, Alaska Wholesale Gift Show, PNLA and AKLA

Set in Alaska in 1965, a coming-of-age story of loss, adventure, violence, and redemption

Fourteen-year-old Sam Barger’s life changes forever when his father dies and his family is forced to move from a remote homestead and fishing camp to the busy city of Anchorage. Life in the big city hits Sam a little differently; suddenly he’s surrounded by cars and girls, poverty and diversity, and new places to explore. One day he and his new friends stumble upon an abandoned nightclub, and it fires up Sam’s imagination and leads him into dangers he never expected. Can he survive the wilds of Anchorage before the end of summer?

Secondhand Summer is the gripping debut novel inspired by author Dan Walker’s own life and experiences.