Book
Like a hurricane / Jonathan Bécotte ; translated by Jonathan Kaplansky.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781459835238 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 115 pages ; 20 cm
- Publisher: [Victoria, B.C.] : Orca Book Publishers, 2023.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Translation of: Comme un ouragan. |
| Language Note: | Translated from French. |
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| Subject: | Coming out (Sexual orientation) > Juvenile fiction. Families > Juvenile fiction. Friendship > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Novels in verse. Visual poetry. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J FIC Becot | 31681030019863 | JFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"A young teen's secret is tearing him apart. He knows he is gay but is afraid to share this knowledge with his parents or his friends. What if they reject him? And what can he do with the feelings he has for his childhood friend when he knows his friend does not feel the same way?"-- - Orca Book Publishers
In this novel in verse for middle readers, a young teen struggles with revealing who he really is to those he loves. - Orca Book Publishers
Key Selling Points
- A young teen is anxious about telling his friends and family that he is gay.
- Like a Hurricane explores themes of self-esteem and family dynamics.
- The story is told in verse, with unique and visual typographical treatment.
- The author has written several award-winning books for young people.
- The original French version, Comme un ouragan , was nominated for a Governor Generalâs Literary Award in 2021.
?âImmediately takes oneâs breath away with its poetry and powerâ¦Deeply affecting. An ideal tool to illustrate poetic elements or emphasize stories of sharing scary yet necessary truths.ââSchool Library Journal, starred review
A young teen's secret is tearing him apart.
He knows he is gay but is afraid to share this knowledge with his parents or his friends. What if they reject him? And what can he do with the feelings he has for his childhood friend when he knows his friend does not feel the same way? The turmoil continues to rise with the force of a hurricaneâtotal destruction seems almost certain.
Told in beautiful, evocative prose with its unique design, Like A Hurricane is a visually stunning exploration of what it means to be true to one's self.
