![]() ![]() The book is not very plot driven, but will no doubt pull at the heartstrings as you relate to those feelings of being unsure of yourself in the world. Sayre has crafted a book that represents perfectly some of the trials children and young people face as they mature and find who they are in the world and to their selves. ![]() His sexual orientation is just a part of the larger concept of finding himself through this transnational time before 8th grade.Ĭharacters and scenes are well written and flow seamlessly. Grosset & Dunlap, 16.99 (272p) ISBN 978-3-6 According to Davis’s mean friend Ellen, all middle-school students receive a single adjective that will follow. This is not a coming out book, not in the sense of sexuality, however, Davis may not be fully aware, but he is gay. Davis isn’t invited to his best friend’s “just for girls” party, and he goes through a lot of emotions and hurt, searching for the words to describe how he is feeling about all of this change. His closest friends are female and finding themselves, maturing and starting to “like” like boys and getting make-overs. His Mom starts dating someone new after a very long time of not dating anyone at all after the death of Davis’ Dad. ![]() It’s the summer before 8th grade and a number of small occurrences are causing major changes in Davis’ life. He isn’t comfortable living in his “husky” body. Davis is an incredibly sensitive 12 year old boy, he has a great passion for opera music, loves helping his Mother in her bakery, and is dealing with some self-esteem issues this particular summer. ![]()
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