About This Book
The Lake Effect is a funny, poignant, and smart young adult novel that follows Briggs Henry during the summer after his senior year of high school. He escapes family financial woes and a recent breakup by taking a personal assistant job for an eighty-four-year-old woman on Lake Michigan. What he doesn't expect is to spend his summer attending numerous funerals, falling for the enigmatic girl next door, Abigail, and undergoing a significant personal transformation. This book is perfect for teens aged 12-18, offering a blend of humor, romance, and thoughtful exploration of grief, identity, and growing up. Parents will appreciate its honest portrayal of navigating life's complexities with resilience and a touch of wit.
"The summer after senior year of high school, Briggs Henry works as a personal assistant to an eccentric elderly woman in a house on the shores of Lake Michigan, and finds himself distracted by the mysterious girl next door"--
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Discussion Prompts
1
How does Briggs's summer job challenge his expectations and help him grow?
2
Discuss the 'lake effect' as described in the book. How does it apply to Briggs's emotional journey?
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How does Briggs's relationship with his elderly boss, Mrs. B, impact his understanding of life and death?
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What role does Abigail play in Briggs's self-discovery? How does their relationship evolve?
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How does the book balance humor with more serious themes like grief and family struggles?
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