Short description
In her latest novel, "New York Times" bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson tackles a controversial subject: what it means to be a man today, as a string of events and changes has high school senior Tyler Miller questioning his place in school, in his family, and in the world.
Long description
High school senior Tyler Miller used to be the kind of guy who faded into the backgroundaverage student, average looks, average dysfunctional family. But since he got busted for doing graffiti on the school, and spent the summer doing outdoor work to pay for it, he stands out like you wouldnt believe. His new physique attracts the attention of queen bee Bethany Milbury, who just so happens to be his fathers bosss daughter, the sister of his biggest enemyand Tylers secret crush. And that sets off a string of events and changes that have Tyler questioning his place in the school, in his family, and in the world. In Twisted, the acclaimed Laurie Halse Anderson tackles a very controversial subject: what it means to be a man today. Fans and new readers alike will be captured by Tylers pitchperfect, funny voice, the surprising narrative arc, and the thoughtful moral dilemmas that are at the heart of all of the authors award-winning, widely read work.
Review
Anderson...stretches her wings by offering...a male protagonist... one of the most poignant and gripping scenes in young-adult literature.a a Kirkus Reviews, starred review