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Brendan Chase is a star athlete, brilliant student, and the boyfriend of Vanessa, the perfect girlfriend. Yet Brendan yearns to understand who he truly is, questioning his place on the transgender spectrum. The story follows three intertwined journeys: Brendan’s quest for self‑identity, Vanessa’s struggle to preserve her relationship with him, and Angel’s battle with her own inner demons. Presented in razor‑sharp verse, Kristin Elizibeth Clark weaves these narratives into an unforgettable exploration of gender, love, and belonging in a high‑school setting.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kristin Elizibeth Clark
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