Linus and Etta Could Use a Win
Linus and Etta Could Use a Win by Caroline Huntoon is a contemporary middle grade novel published by Feiwel & Friends on May 7, 2024. This 224-page book follows Linus, a shy trans boy navigating his new middle school after coming out, and Etta, a hot-headed cynic with a unique style and a painful past. Their unlikely friendship begins when Etta takes on a bet to help Linus get elected student body president, thrusting him into the spotlight and challenging both of their perspectives on friendship and loyalty.
Readers will find a narrative that explores social themes, including friendship and LGBTQ experiences, as Linus and Etta navigate the complexities of middle school life. The story delves into their evolving relationship, highlighting the tension between the initial motivations behind their connection and the genuine bond that develops. As they face challenges together, the book examines the impact of past friendships and the potential for new beginnings, making it a thoughtful exploration of identity and acceptance.
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Go back to school with Linus and Etta! A hot-headed cynic befriends the new kid—a shy trans boy—when she takes on a bet to get him elected student body president in this new middle grade contemporary novel from Caroline Huntoon, author of Skating on Mars.
Linus is the new boy at school, and he’s trying to keep it quiet. After coming out as trans last year and managing the attention that came with it, he’s more than happy to fade into the background of his new middle school.
Etta isn’t like other kids at school, and she’s proud of it. The class misanthrope and the owner of the greenest hair at Doolittle Middle School, she’s still reeling from a painful friendship breakup, making her more than happy to burn middle-school bridges before she heads off to the local alternative high school next year.
When Etta’s over-it-all attitude sparks a challenge from her ex-best friend, Marigold, to get Linus elected student body president, Linus is thrust back into the spotlight. But what started out as a bet quickly turns into a true friendship between Linus and Etta, one that could be in jeopardy if Linus finds out the real origins of his and Etta’s connection. Can Linus and Etta’s friendship withstand the betrayal of the bet?
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