Debbie Harry Sings in French Contributor(s): Brothers, Meagan (Author) |
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ISBN: 162779056X ISBN-13: 9781627790567 Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2008 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Dating & Sex - Young Adult Fiction | Lgbt |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2007027322 |
Lexile Measure: 560 |
Physical Information: 0.55" H x 5" W x 8" (0.59 lbs) 240 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 122427 Reading Level: 3.6 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Johnny's had kind of a tough life so far, and he's always been a bit of a freak. His goth look usually includes black nail polish and a little mascara.When he discovers Debbie Harry, the lead singer of Blondie, he not only likes her music but realizes that he kind of, sort of, wants to BE her. He'd like to be cool and tough and beautiful like her. He'd like to dress like her. He's not gay, at least he doesn't think so. So what does it mean? And what should he tell his amazing new girlfriend? This wise, hip novel introduces shades of gray into the black-and-white ideas of sexuality and gender. Anyone who has ever wished they could be a little bit tough and a little bit glamorous will recognize themselves in Johnny. |
Contributor Bio(s): Brothers, Meagan: - Meagan Brothers is the author of the young adult novels Supergirl Mixtapes, which was a 2012 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults nomination, and Debbie Harry Sings in French, which was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, won a GLBT Round Table ALA Award, and was named a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age. A native Carolinian, Meagan currently lives in New York City. |