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Girl Mans Up: A Lambda Award-Winning YA Novel About Gender Identity and Self-Acceptance

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Hello, I am a teacher. Is this book appropriate for 6th grade students? Thank you.
Delsen Pooni Lesbian sex, bro
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How old is Pen? My book says she's 12, which does not seem logical based on the story line.
Evelyn At one point her brother says "you're twelve", but I think he's kidding, as a way of saying she's being childish. She's 16.…moreAt one point her brother says "you're twelve", but I think he's kidding, as a way of saying she's being childish. She's 16.(less)
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What is Pen's sexuality?
Basher2004 I believe Pen is lesbian. At the very least she is not attracted to men.
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where does the book take place?
Basher2004 The book takes place in Castlehill, which is in Canada.
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Is this available in the UK?
Ambrose Hall I bought a copy in hardback in the UK.
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