Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read dunk. Those around him are getting very tired of the puns, but readers wont. Dunk a sizzling young adult novel about chad, a teenager living near the new jersey boardwalk who becomes obsessed with the bozothe clown who sits above a tank of water, taunting people until they pay a couple of bucks to try to dunk him. Seventeenyearold cliff sparks not the only name lubar has fun with is looking to come of age during his senior year of high school, but that quest is not easily accomplished, or the only one he faces. This acclaimed book by david lubar is available at in several formats for your ereader. David lubar, known for strange and somewhat disturbing stories, engages in a change of pace here. Once he has zeroed in on his victim, the bozo comes up with the.
He is also an electronic game programmer, who programmed super breakout for the nintendo game boy and frogger for both the snes and game boy. He is also the author of true talents, flip, extremities, the popular weenies short story collections, and the nathan abercrombie, accidental zombie series, which has been optioned for tv. Malcolm then gave him a movie and a book on the subject, and told chad that he wasnt the first. Dec 29, 2015 david lubar is a genuinely funny guy who spent several years programming computer games. Dunk a sizzling young adult novel about chad, a teenager living near the new jersey boardwalk who becomes obsessed with the bozo the clown who sits above a tank of water, taunting people until they pay a couple of bucks to try to dunk him. Dunk is the second book by david lubar ive read after the amusing sleeping freshmen never lie, and its even better than freshmen this teen comedy focuses on chad, who feels disenfranchised because of his aimless future, money woes, and mom who wont let him get a. To the bozo, the clown who sits inside the cage above the dunk tank, everyone. Aug 24, 20 dunk is the second book by david lubar ive read after the amusing sleeping freshmen never lie, and its even better than freshmen this teen comedy focuses on chad, who feels disenfranchised because of his aimless future, money woes, and mom who wont let him get a summer job. Chad finds a whole new summer occupation he wants to be the bozo, the clown who sits inside the dunk.
The characters are strong, the setting is interesting enough, but somehow the plot just does not ring true. The book has moments that will make readers laugh out loud, but follows several interesting subplots as well. Jul 18, 2009 dunk david lubar 256 pages realistic fiction on a boardwalk on new jerseys shore is full of excitement were arcades games and rollercoasters is not the only amusement. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Voya voice of youth advocates lubar ably charts a watershed summer between boyhood and manhood, just one of the attractions of his engrossing novel. Meet the author recording of emperor of the universe. His novels, including hidden talents and sleeping freshmen never lie, are on reading lists across the country, saving countless students from a close encounter with madam bovary. A soon to be 11th grader chad walks past a bozo in a dunk tank shouting out insults to passersby so they will pay to drop him in a dunk tank. Jun 26, 2008 dunk david lubar 256 pages realistic fiction on a boardwalk on new jerseys shore is full of excitement were arcades games and rollercoasters is not the only amusement.
I found myself rooting for chad, who we know is far from being a model citizen, but who transforms and gains insight through the events of that summer. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Logan is punished for causing a disturbance in the library by a magical gentleman who causes him to make puns if he says more than three words in a row. Born in new jersey, david now lives in pennsylvania with his wife, his daughter, and three cats. Malcolm then gave him a movie and a book on the subject, and told chad that he wasnt the first person to make that connection. Dunk isbn 9780618439096 pdf epub david lubar ebook ebookmall. Little does he know that the bozo is his new upstairs tenant and will help him use laughter to lead a hospitalized friend back to health. For your convenience, pairs will come from a single book, except where noted. Due to the realistic experiences faced by all of the characters, this book should not be categorized as an adolescent book but a book for all ages.
David lubars writing is neither intensely metaphorical nor stylistically unique, but his narration is engaging and relateable. After fifteenyearold chad hears the bozo at the dunk tank, he knows he has found a job at which he would be good. The slightly tawdry world of boardwalk arcades along the new jersey shore is just one of the attractions of lubar s hidden talents engrossing novel. Chad lives on the jersey shore, an odd place to live, especially in the off season. Read dunk by david lubar available from rakuten kobo. Dunk will cause young adults to pause and think for a moment as the seat tips over and they plunge toward their own. Dunk by david lubar is a book that grasps your attention from the first chapter and sustains it to the very end. The harsh cry sliced straight through my guts the first time i heard it. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. School library journal dunk confirms lubar s growing stature as an author of distinctive, intriguing, and highly original young adult fiction. Dunk audiobook by david lubar 9781932076844 rakuten kobo. David lubar from the author of dunk comes this sparkling new novel that covers a year in the life of high school freshmen scott hudson, who is sideswiped by the unexpected news that his mother is about to have another baby. Emotionally rich, filled with fascinating detail about life on the boardwalk, this is david lubars breakthrough novel. Dunk by david lubar 2004, paperback, reprint for sale.
Dunk takes place over a summer at a resort town on the jersey shore. Malcolm works as a bozo at the dunk tank, the smartmouthed. He is now a fulltime writer and the author of eleven books for teens and young readers, including dunk clarion books, flip tor, and wizards of the gamephilomel. David lubar s writing is neither intensely metaphorical nor stylistically unique, but his narration is engaging and relateable. Lubar counts his time designing games for nintendo as the highlight of his life. Chad finds a whole new summer occupation he wants to be the bozo, the clown who sits inside the dunk tank. One day while walking down the boardwalk, he sees a bozo, a clown in a dunk tank. To the bozo, the clown who sits inside the cage above the dunk tank, everyone is a mark. Lubar seems to throw in a lot of fillerchads friends disease, his.
I need a summary for the book dunk by david lubar yahoo. Want a readaloud that will keep students asking for more. Chad is looking forward to spending his summer vacation wandering the boardwalk, relaxing on the beach, and hopefully catching up with the girl he met last summer. Author of hidden talents, sleeping feshmen never lie, the weenies story collections, and other books for kids and young adults. David lubar born march 16, 1954 is an author of numerous books for teens. From the first moment soontobe11thgrader chad hears the boardwalk clown hurling insults his voice ripped the air like a chain saw, the novel begins, the teen is mesmerized. Jan 01, 2003 dunk audiobook written by david lubar. Need a gift for a reluctant reader, or for a kid who devours books. Chad and his single mother try to scrape together enough money to pay the mortgage, she by working and renting. All in all, dunk is a very well done young adult novel. A solid novel about the anger and agression that often fuels humorand the compassion that can enhance it. David lubar is an electronic game programmer that writes books for children and teens.
For example, at the wrist and your worst nightmare both involve revenge and an attack by a creature, yet one is scary and one is funny. Lubar has great memories of his hometown because the streets were safe and everything was within walking distance. Dunk by david lubar in which book does the mc read a book about a man who cured himself on an incurable disease by laughing. Read samples from hidden talents, monster road, and other fantasy, horror, and science fiction works.
His novels, including hidden talents and sleeping freshmen never lie, are on reading lists across the country. He has published several novels for young readers, including flip, wizards of the game and hidden talents. Jan 01, 2006 david lubar, known for strange and somewhat disturbing stories, engages in a change of pace here. Books for all ages whether you are just starting to read chapter books, or have recently finished moby dick insert applause, here, i have something in print youd enjoy. Chad is looking forward to spending his summer vacation wandering the boardwalk, relaxing on the beach. Dunk grips readers from the very first sentence and doesnt let go until the last. Dunk follows three very different types of characters. What could be better than using his razorsharp wit against a random stranger. Chapter by chapter analysis download a pdf version of the summary free. Dunk has 8 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. David lubar has written more than thirty books for teens and young readers. He is now a fulltime writer and the author of eleven books for teens and young readers, including dunk clarion books, flip tor, and wizards of the game philomel. Dunk by david lubar is a book about chad, a high school boy from jersey shore. I need a sparknote type summary for the book dunkdavid lubar.
The slightly tawdry world of boardwalk arcades along the new jersey shore is just one of the attractions of lubars hidden talents engrossing novel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Once he has zeroed in on his victim, the bozo comes up with the perfect wisecracksomething funny enough to make people stop and listen, and cruel enough to hook the mark. Editions of dunk by david lubar goodreads share book.
His novel, dunk, won pennsylvanias young adult book award and was used by the new jersey library association for their one book new jersey program. Now the mark is bent on revenge, and hell buy however many balls he needs to hit the target and see the bozo plunge into the water. Dunk book by david lubar half price books marketplace. David lubar yet again wrote an amazing book,with the characters having different types of personalities. Thousands of kids and educators across the country have voted hidden talents onto over twenty state lists. Dunk chad finds a whole new summer occupationhe wants to be the bozo, the clown who sits inside the dunk tank and goads people into taking a shot. Once he has zeroed in on his victim, the bozo comes up with the perfect wisecrack something funny enough to make people stop and listen, and cruel enough to hook the mark. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. Certain to provoke controversy and difficult to see as a book for. He is amazed at how good the bozo is at getting people to waste their money, and chad wants the job for himself. A sizzling young adult novel about chad, a teenager living near the new jersey boardwalk who becomes obsessed with the bozothe clown who sits above a. David lubar created a sensation with his debut novel, hidden talents, an ala best book for young adults.