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Boy21
by Matthew Quick
Age: 7th-high school
Sports: Basketball
Tough issues: Death of parents, mob activity
This book was a million stars away from what I was expecting. Although I don't prefer reading realistic fiction, this had a really intriguing touch of mystery and fantasy. Boy21 is so convinced by his extraterrestrial identity that I almost believed it to be real (of course, my love of sci fi would). But the reality of his psychotic trauma is far more compelling.
Although the sports story may cause you to pass this one up, please reconsider. The characters are genuine and unique. Finley's introverted behavior is a fresh divergence from the bubbly, outspoken, quirky characters that saturate YA lit. And if the sports story pulls in readers, they will be exposed to a more powerful, meaningful story than the expected storyline of a Lupica book.
Sports: Basketball
Tough issues: Death of parents, mob activity
This book was a million stars away from what I was expecting. Although I don't prefer reading realistic fiction, this had a really intriguing touch of mystery and fantasy. Boy21 is so convinced by his extraterrestrial identity that I almost believed it to be real (of course, my love of sci fi would). But the reality of his psychotic trauma is far more compelling.
Although the sports story may cause you to pass this one up, please reconsider. The characters are genuine and unique. Finley's introverted behavior is a fresh divergence from the bubbly, outspoken, quirky characters that saturate YA lit. And if the sports story pulls in readers, they will be exposed to a more powerful, meaningful story than the expected storyline of a Lupica book.