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Synopsis

2009 Lambda Literary Award Winner: Young Adult

Star quarterback Bobby Framingham, one of the most talented high school football players in California, knows he’s different from his teammates. They’re like brothers, but they don’t know one essential thing: Bobby is gay. Can he still be one of the guys and be honest about who he is? When he’s outed against his will by a student reporter, Bobby must find a way to earn back his teammates’ trust and accept that his path to success might be more public, and more difficult, than he’d hoped. An affecting novel about identity that also delivers great sportswriting.

3 Reasons To buy this book

More and more stories like this are happening in towns across the country
It's great for gay sports fans
It is an inspiring story about courage

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Book Hardcover: $14.99

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ISBN: 0525479961
Catalog #: BH2776442

Publisher : Dutton

Customer Reviews

Superstar football

Nick wrote on 12/10/2009:

This is the best young adult gay book I've read; convincing characters and realistic situations without being either artificially sweetened or frighteningly demeaning of anyone, even the "dumb jocks." And the characters navigate the waters of high school homophobia wonderfully well. I wish I'd found this book in High School if just to know that there was someone else. Hopefully, Mr. Konigsberg will continue his wonderful work. Truly a good book, and recommended for anyone, high school and far beyond.