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As Far As You'll Take Me

As Far As You'll Take Me

Published in
2021
3.48
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Description

A story about finding the people who become your home. Marty arrives in London with nothing but his oboe and some savings from his summer job, but he's excited to start his new life--where he's no longer the closeted, shy kid who slips under the radar and is free to explore his sexuality without his parents' disapproval. From the outside, Marty's life looks like a perfect fantasy: in the span of a few weeks, he's made new friends, he's getting closer with his first ever boyfriend, and he's even traveling around Europe. But Marty knows he can't keep up the facade. He hasn't spoken to his parents since he arrived, he's tearing through his meager savings, his homesickness and anxiety are getting worse and worse, and he hasn't even come close to landing the job of his dreams. Will Marty be able to find a place that feels like home?
Age
13-17
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
314 pages

Why to read

  • Relatable characters
  • Exploration of sexuality
  • Incorporation of music
  • Depiction of life in a foreign city