![]() ![]() It has two of the most sympathetic narrators for ages, a really strong array of supporting characters - I especially liked Essie and Felix because they were so supportive of David, but Alicia, the classmate who Leo develops feelings for, was also vividly portrayed, while I thought both of the lead characters' relationships with their families were superb. ![]() Oh, my heart! This is one that I read three months or so ago and have been struggling to review ever since, partly because of my usual concern about spoilers and partly because this is genuinely so wonderful that anything I can say about it is unlikely to come close to being the praise it deserves. When Leo Denton, who also has a secret, moves to David's school Eden Park from the rougher Cloverdale, the worlds of the two collide. This is a secret kept from everyone except his best friends Essie and Felix. (Note: As David uses male pronouns in his internal dialogue I have continued to do so in my review.) However David has chosen a new girl's name and collects feminine clothes to express that inner self. Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2016: Older Fictionįourteen-year-old David has always known that he is a transgender girl. Longlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2016 Summary: Stunning dual narrative story is hugely powerful, and explores gender identity issues with wonderful characters and a hopeful ending. ![]()
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