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298 pp.
| HarperTeen |
October, 2008 |
TradeISBN 978-0-06-073755-9$16.99
(3)
YA
After attempting suicide, self-described smart-ass Jeff finds himself in a psychiatric ward. At first hiding behind sarcasm, Jeff eventually accepts the help of the other residents and his psychiatrist. He also learns to confront his feelings--including those he has toward guys. Like other successful witty-kid-in-a-hospital novels (e.g., It's Kind of a Funny Story), this one confronts challenging, emotional topics head-on.