A companion to Finding Langston
This novel reveals the background and life of Langston's nemesis, Lymon.
Lymon seems to be always waiting for his dad . . .while he tried to find a career in music, while he served time in Parchman State Penitentiary (Otherwise known as "Parchman Farm"). Meanwhile, he lives and thrives with his grandparents until Grandpops dies, forcing them to move north with Aunt Vera and her family. When Ma falls ill, Lymon finds himself navigating the streets of Chicago and a relationship with a mother he has never known. Will he ever live with his father and know stability?
A heart-wrenching story about a boy who longs for family and stability. This novel reinforced how everyone has a story and reasons why they act the way they do.
*Highly recommend for older readers (see warnings).
Warnings/points to discuss: parent abandonment, bullies, swearing, physical and verbal abuse, lying/stealing, out of wedlock/children from multiple fathers, death, diabetes, institutions for juvenile deliquents
-Borrowed from the library
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