Too Bright to See

Too Bright to See
Kyle Lukoff
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NZ$ 35.00
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NZ$ 28.00
Hardback
h210 x 140mm - 192pg
20 Apr 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780593111154
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A haunting ghost story about navigating grief, growing up, and growing into a new gender identityIt' s the summer before middle school and eleven-year-old Bug' s best friend Moira has decided the two of them need to use the next few months to prepare. For Moira, this means figuring out the right clothes to wear, learning how to put on makeup, and deciding which boys are cuter in their yearbook photos than in real life. But none of this is all that appealing to Bug, who doesn' t particularly want to spend more time trying to understand how to be a girl. Besides, there' s something more important to worry about- A ghost is haunting Bug' s eerie old house in rural Vermont. . . and maybe haunting Bug in particular. As Bug begins to untangle the mystery of who this ghost is and what they' re trying to say, an altogether different truth comes to light--Bug is transgender.
* "This coming-of-age and coming-out story takes a needed departure from other stories about transgender youth. . . . A chilling, suspenseful ghost story balances the intimate, introspective narrative style. . . . Haunting and healing. " -Kirkus, starred review * Smart and thought-provoking. . . . Through Bug' s journey to self-realization and self-acceptance, and the wonderfully nuanced understanding of gender he comes to, Lukoff provides a tender rumination on grief, love, and identity. -Publishers Weekly, starred review * "Equal parts unsettling, heartwarming, and satisfying. . . a nuanced and compelling exploration of gender, friendship, and family. " -Booklist, starred review * Lukoff' s three primary themes--gender identity, grief, and ghostly hauntings--work in elegant harmony despite the load. Lukoff navigates Bug' s journey of identity and discovery with grace, welcoming. . . A hopeful examination of grief and gender, and a good ghost story to boot. -School Library Journal, starred review When we talk about wanting to see a diverse range of books for kids, this is precisely what we should be thinking of. . . . Smart. Original. Necessary. " -Betsy Bird, Fuse8 "Bug' s first-person, present-tense narration gives readers a close look at his sense that things don' t quite fit. . . . and his gradual understanding of why that is. " -The Horn BookA much-needed book about the acceptance of a transgender boy who finds the support he needs from his family, his best friend, and eventually his friends at school. -School Library Connection
Kyle Lukoff is the author of the Stonewall Award winner When Aidan Became a Brother and A Storytelling of Ravens. While becoming a writer, he worked as a bookseller and school librarian. He lives in New York City, and hopes you' re having a nice day.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780593111154
Published: 20 Apr 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Hardback
Height: 210mm
Width: 140mm
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 329g
Pages: 192

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