
Book
Boy Toy
Barry Lyga
HarperCollins · Paperback · January 5, 2009
Reading lane: Baseball & Softball
Josh Mendel has a secret.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Hard Topics
A stark, discussion-friendly read that pairs emotional weight with direct, usable access.
Come here for
- classroom-ready urgency
- peer pressure and abuse themes
Expect
- serious subject matter
- tight, topic-forward framing
Book Details
- Authors
- Barry Lyga
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- January 5, 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Baseball & Softball · Football
- Reading lane
- Baseball & Softball
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Publisher Categories
YA Romance
Surviving Sexual Abuse
Baseball & Softball
About This Book
Josh Mendel has a secret. Unfortunately, everyone knows what it is. Five years ago, Josh’s life changed. Drastically. And everyone in his school, his town—seems like the world—thinks they understand. But they don’t—they can’t. And now, about to graduate from high school, Josh is still trying to sort through the pieces. First there’s Rachel, the girl he thought he’d lost years ago. She’s back, and she’s determined to be part of his life, whether he wants her there or not.Then...
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