The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson
A heart-stopping story of love, death, technology, and art set amid the tropics of a futuristic Brazil.The lush city of Palmares Tres shimmers with tech and tradition, with screaming gossip casters and practiced politicians. In the midst of this vibrant metropolis, June Costa creates art that's sure to make her legendary. But her dreams of fame become something more when she meets Enki, the bold new Summer King. The whole city falls in love with him (including June's best friend, Gil). But June sees more to Enki than amber eyes and a lethal samba. She sees a fellow artist. Together, June and Enki will stage explosive, dramatic projects that Palmares Tres will never forget. They will add fuel to a growing rebellion against the government's strict limits on new tech. And June will fall deeply, unfortunately in love with Enki. Because like all Summer Kings before him, Enki is destined to die. Pulsing with the beat of futuristic Brazil, burning with the passions of its characters, and overflowing with ideas, this fiery novel will leave you eager for more from Alaya Dawn Johnson.While traveling three thousand miles across America on a train, Alaya Dawn Johnson began writing The Summer Prince. Her love of Brazil began much earlier, when she was a child listening to Joao Gilberto's songs and traveling there with her sister and cousin as a young woman. She is a Columbia University graduate who currently resides in New York City. This is her debut work for young adults. To learn more about her, go to www. alayadawnjohnson.com is a website dedicated to alayadawn Johnson.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780545417808 |
| ISBN 10 | 0545417805 |
| Title | The Summer Prince |
| Author | Alaya Dawn Johnson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Scholastic US |
| Year published | 2014-07-29 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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