| Peter Contributor(s): Walker, Kate (Author) |
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ISBN: 0618111301 ISBN-13: 9780618111305 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2001 Annotation: Pressured by his peers and society to conform to the stereotyped macho image, fifteen-year-old Peter feels both confused and repelled. His confusion and his horror increase when he finds himself attracted to his brother's best friend, David, who is gay. Here is a daring, exceptionally honest novel about sexuality and the need to be true to oneself. Peter shares his every muddle and perception with us, and his candor just might help us find our own way. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Lgbt - Young Adult Fiction | Coming Of Age - Young Adult Fiction | Boys & Men |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 92018948 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5" W x 6.9" (0.35 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Australian - Sex & Gender - Gay |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 54567 Reading Level: 4.3 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 6.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Pressured by his peers and society to conform to the stereotyped macho image, fifteen-year-old Peter feels both confused and repelled. His confusion and his horror increase when he finds himself attracted to his brother's best friend, David, who is gay. Here is a daring, exceptionally honest novel about sexuality and the need to be true to oneself. Peter shares his every muddle and perception with us, and his candor just might help us find our own way. |
Contributor Bio(s): Walker, Kate: - Kate Walker was born in Australia. Her work has been published in many anthologies and magazines, and she is also a prolific writer of guides to creative story writing. Peter, her first novel for teenagers, received a 1991 Australian Human Rights Award honor and was shortlisted for several top Australian awards, including the Children's Book of the Year Award. |
