Tuesday, July 29, 2008

2008 Best Book for Young Adults


Boy Toy by Barry Lyga


Sexual molestation can be hard for anyone but for young Joshua Mendel that is all he can think about. Josh was sexually molested was thirteen years old when he was molested by his seventh grade history teacher. Now at the age of 18 he is trying to deal with the scars that were placed on him at such a young age. When his teacher is released from prison Joshua asks her questions that have been haunting him for 5 years. At this point Joshua can;t hold relations with people because of his molestations that left him with no hope for the future. Throughout all his emotions and rages Joshua is able to form a new relationship with an old flame who helps him with his anger and mixed meotions. This book can be a bit challenging to read because of the adult content. Sexual molestation can't be a subject most like to read about so this book may have its consequences.

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