![]() ![]() This coming-of-age novel powerfully portrays the universal pain of a family breakup. Because Jo lacks biological or legal relationship to Nick, he can be cut off from her with no recourse, which makes his experience slightly different from that of other children of divorcing parents. This novel is a timely exploration of the struggles faced by same-sex couples and their children, and while the issues are significant, the story is never overwhelmed by them. As Nick develops from a boy to a young man, he must address his own sexuality, his ties to his family, and his need to assert his individuality. Peters captures the voice of an adolescent sorting through the memories of his childhood in poignant prose that rings with truth. ![]() Challenges nearly overwhelm him, though, when their relationship ends Jo moves out, and Nick, now a teenager, is left with Erin, his birth mother. Grade 7 Up-Nicholas Nathaniel Thomas Tyler has four first names and two mothers.As the only child in his class with gay parents, he endures the taunts and prejudices of classmates and adults over the years as best he can, drawing reassurance and strength from his parents. ![]()
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