Junebug
Logline
Thousands of children across the nation wake up each morning to face battles waged within their own homes and fall asleep each night clinging to the hopes of a better tomorrow. I've spent years putting my life into words. I am June, and this is my story.
Genre
Young Adult,
Short Summary
Junebug depicts a child who's life is built on the back of compounded traumas, sexual, physical and emotional. Through a child's eyes we gain a glimpse into her strength and courage to get up each morning and fight and the magical access the trauma has opened for her. Warriors are never victims!
Setting
Rural Missouri
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions, Coming of Age, Twist, Happy Ending
Mature Audience Themes
Sexual Abuse, Incest, Substance Abuse, Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: June
Age: 13
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Blunt, Complex, Badass, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Beautiful, Heroic, Outspoken, Underdog, Aspiring, Aggressive, Honorable, Naive, Visionary, Funny
Additional Character Details
Name: dad
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Charming, Complex, Crazy, Masculine, Narcissistic, Uneducated, Aggressive, Badass
Additional Character Details
Name: mom
Age: 33
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Complex, Desperate, Insecure, Obedient
Additional Character Details
Name: brother
Age: 7
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous, Masculine, Desperate, Insecure, Beautiful, Charming, Empathetic, Funny, Naive, Complex, Obedient