Big Guy
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2008
- Category
- LGBT, Computers & Digital Media, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Recommended Age
- 12 to 18
- Recommended Grade
- 8 to 12
- Recommended Reading age
- 12 to 18
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781551439129
- Publish Date
- Apr 2008
- List Price
- $16.95
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781551439105
- Publish Date
- Apr 2008
- List Price
- $9.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781554695768
- Publish Date
- Mar 2008
- List Price
- $7.99
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Description
Derek thinks he might be falling in love.
The problem is, Derek hasn't been entirely honest with his online boyfriend. Derek sent Ethan a photo taken before he got depressed and gained eighty pounds. Derek hasn't been honest with his employer either. When he lied about his age and experience to get a job with disabled adults, the last thing he expected was to meet a woman like Aaliyah. Smart, prickly and often difficult, Aaliyah challenges Derek's ideas about honesty and trust. Derek has to choose whether to risk telling the truth or to give up the most important relationship in his life.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
About the author
Robin Stevenson is the award-winning author of more than 25 books for kids and teens, including the board book Pride Colors, the picture book Ghost’s Journey: A Refugee Story and the nonfiction books Kid Activists and Pride: The Celebration and the Struggle. The first edition of her nonfiction book Pride: Celebrating Diversity & Community (2016) won a Stonewall Honor and was shortlisted for numerous other awards. Robin lives in Victoria, British Columbia, where she attends Pride celebrations with her family every year, but always leaves her dog safely at home.
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Excerpt: Big Guy (by (author) Robin Stevenson)
That picture I sent? It was taken last year, before Mom left. Before I packed on all this fat. That was a good eighty pounds ago though: you wouldn’t even recognize me if you saw me now.
I barely recognize myself.
Editorial Reviews
"Engrossing and heartfelt...Stevenson deals with controversial and emotional issues with sensitivity and realism. Recommended."
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"Complex themes handled very well with humor and directness, this book would be a good addition to a HS library."
Puget Sound Council for Reviewing Children's Media
"A fast read that should appeal to any reader looking for a story of self-acceptance and the determination to carry on."
TeensReadToo
Librarian Reviews
Big Guy (Orca Soundings)
Derek thinks he might be falling in love. The problem is, he hasn’t been fully honest with his online boyfriend. Nor has Derek been honest with his employer. He must choose whether to risk telling the truth or give up the most important relationship in his life. Teachers’ guide available online at www.orcabook.com.Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2009.
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True Tales of Childhood from Entertainers, Songwriters, and Stars
Queer History A to Z
100 Years of LGBTQ+ Activism
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True Tales of Childhood from Champions and Game Changers
Kid Trailblazers
True Tales of Childhood from Changemakers and Leaders
Kid Innovators
True Tales of Childhood from Inventors and Trailblazers
Pride
The Celebration and the Struggle
Ghost's Journey
A Refugee Story
My Body, My Choice
The Fight for Abortion Rights
