Linger by Open Road Media
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| Management number | 213299155 | Release Date | 2026/04/12 | List Price | $36.00 | Model Number | 213299155 | ||
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In this novel, a teenager's perspective shifts when his older brother is deployed to the Persian Gulf. Sixteen-year-old Gary Peel considers Linger, a Pennsylvania restaurant, his home. His father manages it, his mother handles the books, and his older brother, Bobby, works there. When Bobby enlists in the army, becoming a local hero, Gary takes his place waiting tables and becomes entangled in Bobby's correspondence with Lynn Dunlinger, the restaurant owner's daughter. As Bobby's letters change tone after being sent overseas, Gary, the brother left behind, navigates his new life and prepares for their first Christmas apart.
- Occurring during the Gulf War turmoil
- Boasts a varied ensemble of characters
- Blends first-person storytelling with letters and journal entries
- Includes illustrated personal history of M. E. Kerr
| Color | Blue and White |
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| Theme | Military Narrative |
| Brand Name | Open Road Media |
| Included Components | Written Materials |
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