The Other Boy
The Other Boy by M. G. Hennessey is an illustrated edition published by HarperCollins on September 20, 2016. This 240-page book presents a heartfelt story about twelve-year-old Shane Woods, who navigates the complexities of acceptance while keeping a significant secret from his friends and teammates. As Shane enjoys pitching for his baseball team and working on his graphic novel, he faces the challenge of a classmate threatening to expose his private truth, leading to a pivotal moment in his life.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family, social dynamics, and bullying within the context of Shane’s journey. The story delves into Shane’s courage as he confronts the potential fallout of his secret and the support he receives from unexpected allies. This edition invites readers to reflect on the importance of acceptance and the resilience required to face adversity, making it relevant for discussions around LGBTQ topics and social themes in juvenile fiction.
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A beautifully heartfelt story about one boy’s 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, Shane’s whole world comes crashing down. It will take a lot of courage for Shane to ignore the hate and show the world that he’s still the same boy he was before. And in the end, those who stand beside him may surprise everyone, including Shane.
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