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Description
I dont see why I have to become this new person just because I like guys. Most of who I am has nothing to do with who I hump.
Will's never been obvious about being gay. Not like Daniel, who takes the heat -- and the beatings -- at Spencer High. But then Will's best friend outs him on Facebook, and his small-town life starts to spin out of control. If he's not like everyone else, and he's not like Daniel, then who is he?
Contributor Notes
MICHAEL HARRIS is a magazine editor and writer. His stories have appeared in Xtra, The Walrus, and the Globe and Mail. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 13 to 18
- Grade:
- 8 to 12
- Reading age:
- 13 to 18
Awards
- Commended, ALA Rainbow Project List
- Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens *Starred Selection*
- Commended, One of the Year's Best for 2013 - Resource Links
Editorial Reviews
"Harris offers queer youth an example of post-AIDS gay life, as well as a warning against taking that history too lightly."
— Quill & Quire
"Harris' book is a gritty and harrowing, but ultimately uplifting and reassuring story... Will, Daniel and Julie are deep characters, full of life and complexity."
— Keen Readers
"Harris's unflinching candor gives his novel credibility, substance and even the power to potentially change lives."
— Xtra
