Title:Freaks And RevelationsAuthor:David Willis Hurlin
Publish Date:November 4, 2009
Publisher:Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages:240 pages
ISBN:0316049964
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Age Range:Young Adult
Price: $12.23
Annotation: The true and disturbing story of a violent clash between one homeless, gay 13 year old boy and another older, neo-nazi boy.
Summary: Based on a true story that was shared on both NPR and The Oprah Show, "Freaks and Revelations" follows two boys in alternate voices in order to get both perspectives. One boy is a 17 year old misfit, Doug, who has a mohawk and rebels and starts off somewhat cool. And Jason, who was cast out by his family. As the book goes on, and the boys cross paths, Doug prejudice takes over and the ugly violence that ensues ends in tears for the reader and blood for the young boy. And its a rude awakening for the rest of the world.
Evaluation: This book made me cry. Uncontrollably. Mostly because I have seen this crap happen and it's honest and sad. I really liked that it didn't try to make it prettier or easier for kids to takes. It is straightforward. Reality. And what's more, knowing it is based on a true story makes it all the more teary eyed for me. It's horrible.
Bibliotherapeutic Usefulness: Tolerance, Acceptance, Awareness
Reason this book was chosen: Because of the truth in the story. Because of this:
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