Wednesday, July 23, 2008

2008 Best Books for Young Adult

Boy Toy by Barry Lyga
2008 Best Books for Young Adult

Joshua Mendel was thirteen years old when he was molested by his seventh grade history teacher. Joshua is now eighteen years old and a star baseball player trying to deal with his inner feelings. When his former teacher is released from prison he realizes he needs to ask her questions that have haunted him for years. Joshua carries a lot of anger in him and reveals his rage on others. Throughout his rages and “flickers” he still able to find a relationship with a former crush which helps him deal with his anger and mixed emotions.

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