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Logline
A coming of age novel about 17-year old Frankie Jones. The story is about five teenagers in their last year of high school. Frankie is the heroine and her journey begins when she meets new boy Adam on their first day of school. As their relationship takes flight the reader gets an insight to those young feelings of first love. In the meantime, tensions are rising in Iraq and GW Bush declares war in Iraq. The five teenagers make a pact that will change their lives forever.
Genre
Action, Historical Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, War,
Short Summary
Part One: Five teenage friends in Louisiana. We get to know the characters, the band they have together. Frankie and Adam fall in love. Part Two: The five make a pact and enlist in the US Army. This includes training and deployment to Iraq. Part 3: Homecoming.
Setting
Louisiana, New Orleans, Fort Benning, Iraq, Paris & New York
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age, Twist, Happy Ending, Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: Frankie (Frances) Jones.
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Decisive, Engaging, Honorable, Leader, Sexy, Visionary, Adventurous, Aspiring, Beautiful, Confident, Educated, Perseverance, Romantic
Additional Character Details
Name: Ryan
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Romantic, Selfless, Empathetic, Faithful, Gracious, Heartthrob, Honorable, Masculine, Aspiring, Educated, Engaging, Patriotic, Underdog
Additional Character Details
Name: Adam
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Charming, Engaging, Heroic, Romantic, Sexy, Aspiring, Badass, Confident, Patriotic, Decisive, Educated, Honorable, Selfless, Skillful, Adventurous, Heartthrob, Masculine
Additional Character Details
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