“Hennessey explores Shane’s life and it’s many complications with sensitivity. Shane is positioned just right to surface problems negotiating friends and romance as an ordinary boy.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books More importantly, his story walks readers through what it feels like to know your body doesn’t align with your gender. “Shane’s story presents a range of experiences of how people react to someone transgender. “Shane’s voice rings true, and the writing is straightforward and accessible.t’s refreshing to read a story with a young trans character already living life as his true gender and never questioning his identity.The book.has wide appeal.” - School Library Journal An honest, encouraging addition to the growing ranks of transgender lit for the middle grades.” - Booklist “Hennessey sensitively portrays typical sixth-grade trials (first crushes, embarrassing parents, etc.), compounded by the confusion and prejudice that can accompany transitioning. A warm, realistic book.” - Publishers Weekly “Debut author Hennessey effectively depicts Shane’s life as both ordinary and very particular. It’s challenging but not tragic, and it ends with bright, beautiful hope.” - Kirkus Reviews “This is the story with a triumphant-but-realistic ending.
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