Slingblade's Curse
Submision Type
book
Logline
An ancient curse, shape-shifters, bullies and an ongoing battle for self-respect mark the days of the middle school trio.
Genre
Young Adult,Fantasy
Short Summary
Led by a Hunger Games style, Katniss; as coming of age as Rob Reiner’s Stand By Me, and as mystical as snow walkers from Game of Thrones; the Slingblade Series traces the days of the trio as they combat an ancient curse, ghosts, bullies, shape-shifters and an ongoing battle for self-respect.
Setting
Northwest USA, Oregon, around late 60's , early 70;s
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain,Quest,Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age,Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Melvin
Age: 13-15 ages through the seriex
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Desperate,Modest,Faithful,Honorable,Naive
Additional Character Details
Name: Curly (nickname for Wanda)
Age: 13-15 ages through the series
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Complex,Adventurous,Confident,Engaging,Visionary,Romantic
Additional Character Details
Name: Bert
Age: 60
Gender: Male
Role: mentor
Key Traits: Modest,Confident,Empathetic,Selfless,Skillful,Honorable
Additional Character Details
Name: Slick
Age: 13
Gender: Male
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Modest,Obedient,Educated,Insecure