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Golden Boys

Golden Boys

Published in
2022
3.76
on Goodreads (4,644)

Description

National bestselling author Phil Stamper crafts the perfect summer friendship story, starring four queer boys with big hearts and even bigger dreams. Gabriel, Reese, Sal, and Heath are best friends, bonded in their small rural town by their queerness, their good grades, and their big dreams. They are about to embark on the summer before senior year of high school, where each is going on a new, big adventure. Reese is attending a design school in Paris. Gabriel is going to Boston to volunteer with a environmental nonprofit. Sal is interning on Capitol Hill for a U.S. Senator. And Heath is stuck going to Daytona Beach to help out at his aunt’s beachfront arcade. What will this summer of new experiences and world-expanding travel mean for each of them—and for their friendship?
Age
13-17
Text complexity
proficient
Length
372 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Explores the complexities of friendships and personal aspirations
  • Addresses the challenges of transitioning to adulthood
  • Encourages self-reflection and personal growth
  • Provides relatable characters and situations for young adults