The Other Boy Book is not for reading online or for free download in PDF or eBook format.Page count varies on each edition/reprintĬhildrens Young Adult, Family Personal Social Issues Book is recommended for Students, Teachers, Graduates, Professionals, and all bibliophiles And in the end, those who stand beside him may surprise everyone, including Shane. And when a classmate threatens to reveal his secret, Shanes whole world comes crashing down.It will take a lot of courage for Shane to ignore the hate and show the world that hes still the same boy he was before. 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. Twelve-year-old Shane Woods is just a regular boy. Its a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. 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.This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. The Other Boy offers an honest portrayal of a challenging journey, featuring a very likable, believable and real lead character.Heartfelt story about one boys journey toward acceptance. Much like the characters in his graphic novel, Shane forges ahead, learning to be at peace with himself while working toward his future, the ultimate unknown.
He also seeks support through a gay-straight alliance, where he meets a trans girl who befriends him. Shane finds refuge in drawing his graphic novel-the images of which are scattered throughout the book, paralleling his own story of betrayal, exclusion and misunderstanding. And when Shane’s story does come out, Josh is angry and upset that he didn’t open up to him. Shane’s good friend Josh has always been there for him, but Shane wonders if he can share his secret with him.
Shane’s proud of who he is and who he has become-thanks to his supportive mom (but not his father, who thinks this is a phase he will grow out of). But soon, Shane’s secret-that he is transgender-may come out thanks to a school bully. Tough baseball games are nothing for Shane Woods, a 12-year-old boy who loves pitching and hanging out with his friends.
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