Freaks and Revelations
Language: English
Adolescence Boys Boys & Men Bullying California California - History - 20th century Children's Books - Young Adult Fiction Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12) Drug Abuse Drugs; Alcohol; Substance Abuse Family Family problems Fiction General General fiction (Children's Hate Homosexuality Juvenile Fiction Men People & Places Prejudice & Racism Prejudices Punk culture Social Issues Social Issues - Adolescence Social Issues - Bullying Social Issues - Prejudice & Racism Social Issues - Violence Social Problems (General) (Young Adult) United States Violence YA) Young Adult Fiction
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: Nov 1, 2009
Description:
SUMMARY: This raw, moving novel follows two teenagers-one, a Mohawk-wearing 17-year-old violent misfit; the other, a gay 13-year-old cast out by his family, hustling on the streets and trying to survive. Acclaimed author Davida Wills Hurwin creates a riveting narrative told in alternating perspectives of their lives before and after the violent hate crime that changed both their futures. This tragic but ultimately inspirational journey of two polarized teens, their violent first meeting, and their peaceful reunion years later is an unforgettable story of survival and forgiveness. This story is inspired by the real lives of Matthew Boger and Timothy Zaal, who have shared their story on The Oprah Winfrey Show and NPR.