Until he snoops on his sister's computer and finds out that Clem's plans for after high school do not include moving to Austin. But all Waylon wants out of senior year is to keep a low profile, blend in, and make it through until he can move to Austin with his twin sister Clementine and really start living his life. Waylon's a stand-out in several ways: He's tall (6'3'), fat (over 300 lbs.), a ginger, a twin, and openly gay.

PUMPKIN brings us back to the small West Texas town of Clover City, where we meet high-school senior Waylon Brewer. Lots of body-positive and queer-positive role models, as well as teachers and authority figures of color who are understanding, positive models too. Passing a joint at the party is mentioned. Teens drink to excess at a party and behave recklessly there's a safe resolution and no consequences. Sexy stuff is mainly same-sex romances with making out described briefly but including details like tongue, taking shirts off, parting legs with a thigh, being 'handsy,' and 'pitching a tent.' Strong language includes 's-t,' 'd-k,' 'pricks,' 'lesbo,' and 'homo.' A bully gets punched in the nose and blood is mentioned. Some characters overlap with Dumplin' and Puddin', but each book stands alone and doesn't need to be read in a certain order. Parents need to know that Pumpkin is the third and final visit to the town of Clover City, Texas, by popular YA author Julie Murphy. A teen house party features beer pong, excess drinking with dangerous stunts, and mentions passing a joint.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide.

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