Gracefully Grayson - Brossura

Polonsky, Ami

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1484723651 ISBN 13: 9781484723654

Casa editrice: Little, Brown Young Readers US, 2016

Riassunto

Hiding the truth about her awareness that she is a girl trapped inside a male body, Grayson finds new strength to embrace her true identity from an unexpected friendship and a supportive teacher. A first novel. 25,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

PRAISE FOR GRACEFULLY GRAYSON

"In this sweet and thoughtful debut, an introverted sixth grader begins to come into her own as a transgender girl. The writing is clear and effortless, with a straightforward plot and likable characters. Grayson is a charming narrator who balances uncertainty with clarity, bravery with anxiety. This title has less obvious and didactic intent than other novels featuring transgender protagonists. A welcome addition to a burgeoning genre."―School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR GRACEFULLY GRAYSON

"Polonsky captures the loneliness of a child resigned to disappear rather than be rejected, and then the courageous risk that child eventually takes to be seen for who she is. The first-person narration successfully positions readers to experience Grayson's confusion, fear, pain, and triumphs as they happen, lending an immediate and intimate feel to the narrative."―Horn Book

PRAISE FOR GRACEFULLY GRAYSON

"Thoughtfully told through Grayson's eyes, the story conveys his angst, hurt, loss, and emerging confidence as he struggles with a whirlwind of emotions. His new friends allow him to find the courage to become who "she" really is, and we are privileged to watch the transformation take place. With great courage, Polonsky's debut novel reminds us with much sensitivity that we are all unique and deserve to become who we are meant to be."―Booklist

PRAISE FOR GRACEFULLY GRAYSON

"Don't be intimidated when I say that Gracefully Grayson is an important book. (It is.) It's also a brave, exhilarating, heart-stopping, roller-coaster ride of self-discovery that will leave you cheering."―Dean Pitchford, Oscar-winning songwriter and award-winning author of Captain Nobody and Nickel Bay Nick

PRAISE FOR GRACEFULLY GRAYSON

"Tenderly and courageously told, Gracefully Grayson is a small miracle of a book. Its story is so compelling I found myself holding my breath as I read it and so intimate I felt as if what was happening to Grayson was happening to me. Thank you, Ami Polonsky, for creating this memorable character who will open hearts and minds and very possibly be the miracle that changes lives."―James Howe, award-winning and best-selling author of The Misfits

L'autore:

Ami Polonsky (www.amipolonsky.com) is a reading and writing tutor, mother to two young children, and author, among other things. A former Language Arts teacher and literacy coach, she remains passionate about guiding children towards a love of books and helping create lifetime readers. Ami lives outside of Chicago with her family, where she is working on her second novel, Threads (Fall 2016).

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• Editore: Little, Brown Young Readers US
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1484723651
• ISBN 13: 9781484723654
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 256