Book details
The Other Boy
Description
A beautifully heartfelt story about one boy's journey toward acceptance. 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."Twelve-year-old Shane Woods is just a regular boy. 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. And when a classmate threatens to reveal his secret, Shane's whole world comes crashing down.It will take a lot of courage for Shane to ignore the hate and show the world that he's still the same boy he was before. And in the end, those who stand beside him may surprise everyone, including Shane.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
256 pages
Why to read
- The Other Boy offers a compassionate and insightful look into the life of a transgender youth, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the challenges and experiences faced by transgender individuals, particularly during their formative years.
- The book is an excellent resource for promoting empathy and acceptance, as it encourages readers to consider perspectives different from their own and to recognize the importance of supporting and affirming one's true identity.
- M. G. Hennessey's storytelling is engaging and accessible, making it a great read for middle-grade audiences as well as older readers who are interested in contemporary issues surrounding gender identity and the LGBTQ+ community.
- The Other Boy is not only a story about gender identity but also about friendship, family, and the universal quest for acceptance, offering a multifaceted narrative that can resonate with a wide range of readers, regardless of their personal experiences.