The Other Boy
By (Author) M. g. Hennessey
Illustrated by Sfe R. Monster
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins
5th June 2019
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying, violence, abuse and pe
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Dating, relationships, romance a
813.6
256
Width 130mm, Height 194mm, Spine 13mm
168g
A beautifully heartfelt story about one boys journey toward acceptance. A book that Jill Soloway, the award-winning creator of Transparent, called a terrific read for all ages and Ami Polonsky, author of Gracefully Grayson, called an emotionally complex and achingly real read.
Twelve-year-old Shane Woods is just a regular boy. He loves pitching for his baseball team, working on his graphic novel, and hanging out with his best friend, Josh.
But Shane is keeping something private, something that might make a difference to his friends and teammates, even Josh. And when a classmate threatens to reveal his secret, Shanes whole world comes crashing down.
It will take a lot of courage for Shane to ignore the hate and show the world that hes still the same boy he was before. And in the end, those who stand beside him may surprise everyone, including Shane.
This is the story with a triumphant-but-realistic ending. Its challenging but not tragic, and it ends with bright, beautiful hope. Kirkus Reviews Debut author Hennessey effectively depicts Shanes life as both ordinary and very particular... A warm, realistic book. Publishers Weekly Hennessey sensitively portrays typical sixth-grade trials (first crushes, embarrassing parents, etc.), compounded by the confusion and prejudice that can accompany transitioning. An honest, encouraging addition to the growing ranks of transgender lit for the middle grades. Booklist Shanes voice rings true, and the writing is straightforward and accessible...ts refreshing to read a story with a young trans character already living life as his true gender and never questioning his identity...The book...has wide appeal. School Library Journal Shanes story presents a range of experiences of how people react to someone transgender. More importantly, his story walks readers through what it feels like to know your body doesnt align with your gender. Shane is positioned just right to surface problems negotiating friends and romance as an ordinary boy. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Hennessey explores Shanes life and its many complications with sensitivity. Terrific story-telling elevates this above a standard issues book, and readers will find it impossible not to empathize with the diverse cast of characters. San Francisco Chronicle
M.G. Hennessey is the author of the acclaimed middle-grade novel The Other Boy. She lives in Los Angeles with her family. Visit her on the web at www.mghennessey.com.