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Don Calame

    Don Calame schreibt für junge Leser, die von seinem humorvollen und temporeichen Schreibstil begeistert sind. Seine Geschichten befassen sich oft mit Themen wie Erwachsenwerden, Freundschaft und der Suche nach dem eigenen Platz in der Welt. Mit einem guten Gespür für Dialoge und Spannung schafft Calame Charaktere, mit denen sich die Leser leicht identifizieren können. Seine Arbeit bietet unterhaltsame und fesselnde Lektüre, die die Freuden und Herausforderungen der Kindheit und Jugend widerspiegelt.

    Beat the Band
    The Delusionist
    Swim the Fly
    Call the Shots
    • 2021

      The Delusionist

      • 304 Seiten
      • 11 Lesestunden
      3,8(60)Abgeben

      The story follows sixteen-year-old Quinn Purcell, who aspires to secure a place at the prestigious Masters of Magic Fantasy Camp. Competing against talented rivals like the enchanting Dani Darling complicates his journey, especially as he navigates his friendship with Perry and the judges' preference for solo performances. A chance encounter with his idol, the Dazzling Lazlo, offers hope but raises questions about trust and ambition. Filled with humor and intricate magic, the novel explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and the sacrifices one makes for their dreams.

      The Delusionist
    • 2012

      Call the Shots

      • 464 Seiten
      • 17 Lesestunden
      4,0(636)Abgeben

      Originally published in hardcover in 2012 by CandlewickPress.

      Call the Shots
    • 2011

      Beat the Band

      • 400 Seiten
      • 14 Lesestunden
      3,5(13)Abgeben

      Facing the challenge of presenting on safe sex with the notorious "Hot Dog" Helen, tenth-grader Coop is determined to maintain his social standing. To boost his reputation, he enters his struggling rock band in a local "Battle of the Bands" competition. The story explores themes of friendship, teenage insecurities, and the quest for acceptance amidst awkward situations.

      Beat the Band
    • 2010

      Three teenage boys aim to see a naked girl for the first time, leading to hilarious and awkward situations. Fifteen-year-old Matt, along with his friends Coop and Sean, faces the challenge of both impressing girls and mastering the difficult 100-yard butterfly stroke to catch the attention of swim team star Kelly West.

      Swim the Fly