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Being Billy

Being Billy

Published in
2011
3.93
on Goodreads (596)

Description

Faces flashed before my eyes. And for every face there was a time that they had let me down. Each punch that landed was revenge, my chance to tell them I hadn't forgotten what they did. Eight years in a care home makes Billy Finn a professional lifer. And Billy's angry - with the system, the social workers, and the mother that gave him away. As far as Billy's concerned, he's on his own. His little brother and sister keep him going, though they can't keep him out of trouble. But he isn't being difficult on purpose. Billy's just being Billy. He can't be anything else. Can he?
Age
12-17
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
264 pages

Why to read

  • Provides insight into the life of a child in foster care
  • Explores complex emotions and the concept of identity
  • Encourages empathy and understanding for marginalized individuals
  • Highlights the importance of perseverance and resilience