Different for Boys (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781536228892)

Friendship, masculinity, sex--Anthony Stevenson has a lot of questions. Is it different for boys who like boys? A poignant and frank story filled with meta-humor by renowned author Patrick Ness.

Anthony "Ant" Stevenson isn't sure when he stopped being a virgin. Or even if he has. The rules aren't always very clear when it comes to boys who like boys. In fact, relationships of all kinds feel complicated, even with Ant's oldest friends. There's Charlie, who's both virulently homophobic and in a secret physical relationship with Ant. Then there's drama kid Jack, who may be gay and has become the target of Charlie's rage. And, of course, there's big, beautiful Freddie, who wants Ant to ditch soccer, Charlie's sport, and try out for the rugby team instead. Ant's story of loneliness and intimacy, of unexpected support and heart-ripping betrayal, is told forthrightly with tongue-in-cheek black-bar redactions over the language that teenagers would actually use if, you know, they weren't in a story. Award-winning author Patrick Ness explores teen sexuality, friendship, and romance with a deft hand in this structurally daring, illustrated short novel.

Author: Patrick Ness
ISBN-10: 1536228893
ISBN-13: 9781536228892
Publisher: Walker Books Us
Language: English
Published: 03/14/2023
Pages: 104
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.27h x 6.30w x 0.79d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 521357 / Different for Boys


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2023
Booklist 01/01/2023 pg. 62
Publishers Weekly 01/30/2023
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2023 - Book Of Special Distinction
Shelf Awareness 03/17/2023
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2023 pg. 144
BookPage 06/01/2023
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2023 - Superior,Well Above Average