Boy Toy
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4.1
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Barry Lyga
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 there are college decisions to make, and the toughest baseball game of his life coming up, and a coach who won't stop pushing Josh all the way to the brink. And then there's Eve. Her return brings with it all the memories of Josh's past. It's time for Josh to face the truth about what happened. If only he knew what the truth was . . .
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Author
Barry Lyga
Pages
416
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published Date
2009
ISBN
9780547076348 0547076347
Ratings
Google: 4.5
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"I have to say, this is one of the most emotional stories I have ever read. The author captures the feelings of the main character so well, and it all feels so real, I couldn't put this down. I read this book in 2 days. <br/><br/>Basic premise is that the main character Josh Mendel is currently 18, and back when he was 12-13, he was sexually abused by his teacher, Eve Sherman. Through flashbacks the reader is able to put together what happened to Josh, and how it affected his relationships with his peers and teachers over the years. The author expertly gives the reader a way to understand what Josh is feeling and thinking. Some of the scenes between Josh and his teacher can be tough to read, but they are important for you to understand the trauma and grief that Josh has."
Christopher Allen
"Could have been much better if the focuses wasn't shifted and bypassed rather quickly. Didn't do the job needed. Didn't give what it was supposed to give"
Sara Noone