Terrific story-telling elevates this above a standard “issues book,” and readers will find it impossible not to empathize with the diverse cast of characters. “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 A supporter of the Transgender Law Center, Gender Spectrum, and the Human Rights Campaign, she lives in Los Angeles with her family. If she could choose one superpower, it would be flying. An honest, encouraging addition to the growing ranks of transgender lit for the middle grades.” - Booklist Hennessey loves Star Wars, the San Francisco Giants, strawberry ice cream, and dancing (not necessarily in that order). “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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