Books like Sticks and stones by Lynn Hall
The book is a coming-of-age story about a seventeen-year-old boy named Liam who moves to a new school and faces bullying and discrimination due to rumors about his sexual orientation. Liam's friends and classmates ostracize him, leading to a life-changing incident where he is forced to confront his innermost fears.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lynn Hall
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