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Lecesne, James
3 Reviews
(3)
YA
A quirky thirteen-year-old with a love of musical theater, Trevor faces escalating bullying in school and eventually attempts suicide. His sexuality, not yet an issue to Trevor himself, is the clear cause of the bullying. The lively voice will connect with teens facing similar problems, while end notes describe the Trevor Project and give numbers and organizations to help gay teens in crisis.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
(3)
YA
After his mother dies, Dylan and his father retreat to Florida to be closer to Dylan's aging grandmother. Soon, a Virgin Mary sighting in tree bark floods the town with worshippers, including Angela who helps Dylan let go and move forward with his life. The entertaining, sometimes emotional story breezes right along with its well-formulated characters.
Reviewer: David Elzey
(4)
YA
Phoebe's cousin Leonard sports rainbow sneakers and offers makeover tips at Phoebe's mom's salon. Not everyone appreciates Leonard's individuality; he's bullied by a local thug and one day disappears. Characters rich with personality at the beginning are, in the end, overwhelmed by the book's too many big messages.
Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett
3 reviews
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