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by Jonathan Evison (Goodreads Author)

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Can anyone think of one reason this book should be in the hands of a kid as young as twelve?

Catherine Petrini Twelve years old is on the low end of the reading level for this book (grades 7-12), but for a mature 12-year-old who is a good reader, yes, I can thi…moreTwelve years old is on the low end of the reading level for this book (grades 7-12), but for a mature 12-year-old who is a good reader, yes, I can think of several reasons. It's a well-written, realistic story with a sympathetic and well-rounded main character. It presents a part of society we don't find enough of in literature: students whose families are working poor don't often see themselves depicted in books in a realistic manner, and students whose families are well off should understand what life is like for those who are not. Young readers who are questioning their own sexuality may also see themselves in Mike and feel less alone. Parents who are concerned about the subject matter should read the book, as well, and be prepared to discuss it with their children.(less)

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Does anyone have a list of the literary references made in Lawn Boy? I have the Octopus but not the others. I should have wrote them down while reading but didn't want to interrupt the flow. Thanks.

Jonathan in addition to norris's the octopus, and sinclair's the jungle, mike references hunger by knut hamsun, and journey to the end of night by celine . . .…morein addition to norris's the octopus, and sinclair's the jungle, mike references hunger by knut hamsun, and journey to the end of night by celine . . . if i recall, he also makes a reference to somerset maughm . . . that's all i remember off the top of my head(less)

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On Amazon the paperback is $50 and hardcover $43.97?

MaryAlice I got the Kindle edition for free, from local library via Libby. You might check out used bookstores online, if not local.

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How did Mike's family wind up living on the res?

Jonathan anyone can live on the port madison res (suqamish), though not everyone can own their house due to tribal land leases . . . rents are generally cheape…moreanyone can live on the port madison res (suqamish), though not everyone can own their house due to tribal land leases . . . rents are generally cheaper than on bainbridge or poulsbo . . .(less)

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is it a good book to read for a essay on the most important element of an american in the 21st century?

Jean Jessup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmRPQ...

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