Not Just a Boy
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My review -
This
story begins with a headlong chase. It's quite scary but we don't have a
context for it until later in the book. As children we all think we're
different from others. The boy in the story experiences strong feelings for one
of his friends but after they change school he feels left behind. Other boys
notice his preferences before he does and he's subjected to bullying, sometimes
physical. Tensions rise and the chase scene slots brutally into place.
The
author expresses the feelings and fears of an outsider with great skill. The
climax of the story is handled sensitively and the book has a satisfying
completeness about it. A very good read indeed.
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