Mom drops Erica off at the middle school first, then me next. The ride feels like it takes forever, but soon, the fa- miliar parking lot of Hawkins High School comes into view. I’ve never really thought about how flat it looks, compared with the middle school, which is shaped like a massive barn. This also means everyone can see everything, including freshmen getting dropped off by their parents on the first day. The new accomplishments aren’t all celebrated by Lucas’ friends. He must give up some of what made him who he was in the past. His relationships become strained. He finds himself arguing with his father. His difficulty in explaining or accepting the evolution into his new life leaves him angry or confused. Lucas finds himself growing apart from his friends and from his girlfriend, Max. We see themes of oppression and marginalization explored with Eddie’s character and I wish Lucas was included in that. Instead, he is reduced to a side character when he has so much depth. Despite everything, I never even saw him get mad. He could've run, he could've saved himself but he fought. He fought and died to protect this town. This town that… hated him. Mr. Munson, he's a hero." Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge.

Dive into this revealing portrait of Stranger Things fan-favorite Lucas Sinclair and get to know Lucas like never before. This book starts on the first day of high school and ends before too much of season 4 happens- although it does take the reader through Chrissy's death and Lucas finding out about Max being a target for Vecna. I loved Lucas's pov, because it really fleshes his character out and explains what's going on when he's not actively fighting monsters from the upside down, but rather the monsters that roam the streets of high school. I think it's fitting that his book is set in the immediate follow up to season 4, because Caleb McLaughlin was a stand out on the show this past year.

Well, you’ve made some changes too,” he says, pointing to my bandana-less head. “Face it. We both know high school is brutal, and we’re both trying to make sure we start on the right foot.”

Mom shakes her head but agrees and pulls over. She tries to kiss me on the forehead before I leave. Nope. A few indeed,” says Dustin. “This is as close to a make- over as you get, Lucas.” He leans forward and pats at his hair again. “Maybe it’ll work out this time and girls won’t sneer at us.” He stops. “Not like we’re looking for girlfriends, of course. I’ve got Suzie, Mike’s got El, you’ve got Max.” When he meets Jay his mentor for high school they instantly connect and Lucas wants to be friends with him. Jay suggests to Lucas that he should join the basketball team and he wasn’t sure at first but then he decides to signs up for try outs! Lucas is also struggling because his friends, Mike and Dustin don’t want him to do basketball because it takes him away from them and they spend less time together. They blame him for the party falling apart.As Season 4 begins, Lucas is looking at starting high school differently than the others. He considers the opportunity for a brand-new start. He sets goals to make new friends, to get out of his comfort zone, and to still be true to himself. It’s in these struggles that the book finds its most powerful message and tone. There’s nothing to be ashamed of, Lucas,” she says. “Plenty of high schoolers get dropped off by their moms. Mrs. Miller from two streets down drops off her daughter. Also, Mrs. Harris down the same corner. Drops off her son and two of his friends. They seem fine with it.” The thrilling adventure of Stranger Things continues where season three left off, with fan favorite Lucas Sinclair finally telling his own story in his own words. I’m sure they’d rather take the bus.” I look out the window. “At least pull over here, lemme meet up with Dustin and Mike before I walk in. You want me to go in alone on my first day of high school?”