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A darkly comic, heartfelt coming-of-age tale set in the 1980s, blending family dysfunction, faith, and hilarity for fans of David Sedaris and Augusten Burroughs.

The 1980's: it's the time of Dungeons & Dragons, banana clips, and Atari. Jonathan Schwartz is growing up in a family like no other. His sisters, Nadia, the dark genius, and Olivia, the gorgeous tease and temptress, manipulate Jon and his friends for their own entertainment. And his Holocaust survivor grandparents? Their coping techniques are beyond embarrassing. A disastrous visit to Jon's class by his grandmother unhinges his famous father, setting off a chain of events that threatens to send the dysfunctional Schwartz clan up in flames once and for all. Fun & Games is a heartbreaking and hilarious story of faith, family secrets, betrayal, and loss-but it's also a tale of friendship, love, and side-splitting shenanigans.

About The Author

David Michael Slater is an acclaimed author of nearly thirty works of fiction and non-fiction for children, teens, and adults, several of which are in development for TV and Film. David teaches in Reno, Nevada, where he lives with his wife and son. To learn more, visit www.davidmichaelslater.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Library Tales Publishing (December 9, 2025)
  • Length: 180 pages
  • ISBN13: 9798894410180

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