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A book about Rick, who, now in middle school, begins to realize that he's not interested in anyone and also realizes that his once best friend is both a bully and a nasty person. This is a book about growing up and starting to understand more of the world around you, whether you want to or not.
On the whole, given this is a book aimed at younger readers, it's a good example of how to approach the subject of asexuality and, though not much touched on, aromanticism, while also introducing concepts ...more
On the whole, given this is a book aimed at younger readers, it's a good example of how to approach the subject of asexuality and, though not much touched on, aromanticism, while also introducing concepts ...more
Middle-school is such an important time, when a person is trying to figure out who they are. Add too, the incredible importance that peers play in a person's life. Rick by Alex Gino is especially valuable because, not only does it address the issues of gender and sexuality, but it also illustrates a protagonist having to cope with having a toxic "best friend." Not all relationships are healthy, but it isn't always easy to identify. Readers' note: This book takes place after the story in Gino's e
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”Rick” är en bok för mellanstadieålder som handlar om en kille som börjar i sexan och därmed en ny skola. Han lär känna lite nya vänner men känner sig hämmad av att hans bästis sedan många år faktiskt beter sig väldigt taskigt mot andra. Rick är nyfiken på mötena med gruppen som kallas Regnbågen, då han har mycket frågor kring det här med kärlek som alla pratar om men som han själv inte förstår sig på. Men ska han våga gå på dem, då hans bästis säger så mycket hånfulla kommentarer om gruppen och
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Apr 23, 2020
Liz
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