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edition:Paperback
also available: Hardcover eBook
category: Young Adult Fiction
published: Apr 2008
ISBN:9781551439105
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Big Guy

by Robin Stevenson

tagged: lgbt, computers & digital media, self-esteem & self-reliance
Description

Derek thinks he might be falling in love. The problem is, he hasn't been entirely honest with his online boyfriend. Derek sent Ethan a photo taken before he got depressed and gained eighty pounds. Derek hasn't been honest with his employer either. When he lied about his age and experience to get a job with disabled adults, the last thing he expected was to meet a woman like Aaliyah. Smart, prickly and often difficult, Aaliyah challenges Derek's ideas about honesty and trust. Derek has to choose whether to risk telling the truth or to give up the most important relationship in his life.

About the Author
Robin Stevenson is the award-winning author of nearly 30 books for kids and teens, many about the lives and histories of LGBTQ+ people. Her books have been translated into numerous languages and published in more than a dozen countries. Her book Pride was named a Stonewall Honor Book, and her novel Record Breaker won the Silver Birch Award. Robin lives on the west coast of Canada with her family.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
12 to 18
Grade:
8 to 12
Reading age:
12 to 18
Awards
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews

"Complex themes handled very well with humor and directness, this book would be a good addition to a HS library."

— Puget Sound Council for Reviewing Children's Media

"A fast read that should appeal to any reader looking for a story of self-acceptance and the determination to carry on."

— TeensReadToo.com

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"Engrossing and heartfelt...Stevenson deals with controversial and emotional issues with sensitivity and realism. Recommended."

— CM Magazine

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