Pumpkin (Dumplin', #3) by Julie Murphy
Published by Balzer + Bray on May 25, 2021
ISBN: 0062880454
Pages: 336
Genres: Realistic Fiction, Romance
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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In the third visit to Murphy’s Clover City, Texas, we meet twins Waylon (Pumpkin) and Clementine. Waylon is gay and chubby and biding his time until he can leave the small town and become “Full Waylon.” After being dumped and finding out his sister decided to go to a different college but didn’t tell him, Waylon records a not serious video auditioning for his favorite drag show. Of course it gets shared with the whole school. A group of mean boys nominate Waylon for prom queen, alongside Clem’s girlfriend Hannah as king. Hannah helps Waylon discover that he can be himself–Full Waylon–even in their tiny town. Fans of Murph’s previous Clover City books (Dumplin’ and Puddin’) will clamor for this one, and won’t be let down. Recommended for grades 9+.

Reviewed by Kara Reiman, Maine State Library