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Readers’ Favorite International Book Award
Boys Like Me is a powerful story that will take you on a journey through the eyes of a precocious twelve-year-old boy named Roy. Despite struggling with dyslexia, Roy has a passion for reading and a keen awareness of the bigotry and injustices that plague his small town in south-central Texas. He holds strong ethics and an unwavering commitment to the truth. Roy falls for Kid, the "best looker" he's ever seen. When Kid becomes distant due to problems at home, Roy begins to have strange visions that shake his understanding of reality.
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One day, after being dumped by Kid for no apparent reason, Roy is brutally attacked by an older boy who tries to steal his handmade bike. As he lies face down on the gravel by the railroad tracks, a mysterious Dark Angel intervenes, switching the teenager. This encounter leads Roy to meet Mrs. Plowman, the first black woman he's ever met who isn't a maid. Through their serendipitous relationship, Roy discovers a new depth of wisdom and truth that changes him forever.
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Boys Like Me is a poignant and thought-provoking story that explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the power of human connection. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a reminder that reality is not always as it seems. Join Roy on his journey of self-discovery and unlock the secrets of his world.
Readers’ Favorite International Book Award
I knew
Boys Like Me
would be a great book —
I was right.
Boys Like Me by R.L. Clements
opens with Roy, a 12-year-old boy learning about life and its many challenges, of which hate seems to be at the forefront. He also discovers true love and friendship for the first time in Gary, a boy his age who has just moved to town. Roy struggles to understand the concept of racism and what it means, never being fully satisfied with the answers he receives from those closest to him while at the same time trying to sort out his feelings for Gary, the first boy he's ever loved.
Boys Like Me is serious and funny, with ingredients that create more than a good book. The main character, Roy, is adorable and easy to love. He utterly entranced me, and the way he told his story was hilarious.
Clements has a way of bringing his characters to life.
It has a To Kill a Mockingbird feel and sends a beautiful message.
Danelle Petersen Reader's Favorite
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