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Kyle Lukoff (Author, Narrator), Jax Jackson (Narrator), Listening Library (Publisher)

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A Newbery Honor Book Winner of the Stonewall Book Award A National Book Award Finalist

"A gentle, glowing wonder, full of love and understanding." (The New York Times Book Review)

It's the summer before middle school and 11-year-old Bug's best friend, Moira, has decided the two of them need to use the next few months to prepare. For Moira, this means figuring out the right clothes to wear, learning how to put on makeup, and deciding which boys are cuter in their yearbook photos than in real life. But none of this is all that appealing to Bug, who doesn't particularly want to spend more time trying to understand how to be a girl. Besides, there's something more important to worry about: A ghost is haunting Bug's eerie old house in rural Vermont...and maybe haunting Bug in particular. As Bug begins to untangle the mystery of who this ghost is and what they're trying to say, an altogether different truth comes to light - Bug is transgender.

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4 hours and 28 minutes
Author

Kyle Lukoff
Narrator

Jax Jackson, see all
Audible release date

April 20 2021
Language

English
Publisher

Listening Library
ASIN

B08NM7MDWQ
Version

Unabridged
Program Type

Audiobook
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Listening Length	4 hours and 28 minutes
Author	Kyle Lukoff
Narrator	Kyle Lukoff, Jax Jackson
Audible.ca Release Date	April 20 2021
Publisher	Listening Library
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B08NM7MDWQ
Best Sellers Rank	#121,293 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #212 in Scary Stories for Children #43,637 in Children's Books on Growing Up & the Facts of Life #94,148 in Literature & Fiction for Children (Books)

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4.6 out of 5

205 global ratings

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Liam Emerson

Really good

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 23, 2022

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I got it for me 24 trans I can relate to bug with a lot of there feelings I just wish I had someone in my life around that age to help me understand why I didn't like the way I was I came out at 16

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Excellent book about representation and authenticity

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 26, 2021

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Seriously brilliant. The author hits this one out of the park. An instant must-read!

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Ryan Phillips

An Honest and Heartfelt Look at Both Grief and Transgender Identity

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 1, 2021

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"The weeks stretch out in front of me, slow and hot, the finish line shimmering like a mirage. I don't know who I'll be when I cross over."

This heart-breaking and beautiful middle grade novel follows 11 year old Bug as they prepare to start middle school, grieve for their beloved uncle, and try to figure out who they are.

This story explores grief in a heartfelt and honest way. Specifically the grief for a death that was not sudden but expected and no less heart-breaking for it. It begins shortly after the death of Bug's uncle who was a parental figure in their life. We see how Bug deals with, and doesn't deal with their grief, throughout the beginning of the book.

It discusses feeling like you don't fit in and aren't able to be a proper "girl" in a way that seems to come easily to most of your peers - a feeling that was very familiar to me as a transgender man. It also features a trans character who didn't always know which is a common narrative that doesn't apply to many of us. Bug doesn't always know but when they figure out who they are everything else makes sense in hindsight.

Overall I felt this was an honest and heartful look at both grief and transgender identity that felt true to life and was beautifully written. I'd highly recommend it to children and adults alike.

Content warnings: grief, death, terminal illness, mentions of bullying, unintentional misgendering

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Beautiful

Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on August 2, 2021

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Beautiful story that made me cry and I relate to so many things Bug goes through. Even though I’m too old to read a book like this, I enjoyed the story and parts of it were very touching.

The only thing that bothered me was that there wasn’t even a hint of doubt when Bug realises that he’s a boy. Up to this point in the book I felt like it was very similar to my childhood (except for the circumstances) and reading all the “signs” I just went “yep that’s me” but when I got to the point when he knows he’s trans, I thought “how can he suddenly be 100% sure and not even question it?”

I know that isn’t a real reason to give only 4 stars but I bought this book for myself because I’m questioning and while I loved the story, it didn’t really help me because I’m still not 100% sure. But I’m more sure than before.

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Robin Nielson

I can't bring myself to read such a ridiculous book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 19, 2022

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The eleven-year-old lead character thinks she is a boy because she doesn't like make-up? Really?
Stupid stereotypes.

44 people found this helpful

Katie Mac

Well-deserving of the accolades

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 15, 2022

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I'm so glad the Newbery Honor win is bringing this book the attention it deserves. A wonderful ghost story all about discovering who you are and being your true self. Incredible read!

11 people found this helpful

TXSwade

Beautiful & Touching story

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 14, 2022

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From the haunted house to the loving relationships, this book is a must read. It is a great conversation opener for this topic, and is introduced very effectively. A must read for parents and kids alike.

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