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Parrotfish Ellen Wittlinger

Parrotfish By Ellen Wittlinger

Parrotfish by Ellen Wittlinger


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Summary

Ellen Wittlinger's groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen was one of the first of its kind about one teen's search for identity and acceptance.

Parrotfish Summary

Parrotfish by Ellen Wittlinger

The groundbreaking novel from critically acclaimed author Ellen Wittlinger that tells the story of a transgender teen's search for identity and acceptance has now been updated to include current terminology and an updated list of resources.

Angela Katz-McNair never felt quite right as a girl. So she cuts her hair short, purchases some men's clothes and chose a new name: Grady. While coming out as transgender feels right to Grady, he isn't prepared for the reactions of his friends and family. Why can't they accept that Grady is just being himself?

Grady's life is miserable until he finds friends in unexpected places-the school geek, Sebastian, who tells Grady that there is a precedent for transgenders in the natural world, and Kita, a senior, who might just be Grady's first love.

In a voice tinged with humor and sadness, Ellen Wittlinger explores Grady's struggles-universal struggles any teen can relate to.

Parrotfish Reviews

"Peopled with wonderfully wacky characters and scenes, this narrative snaps and crackles with wit, even while it touches the spirit of the sensitive reader. Wittlinger scores another success with this highly recommended novel."--"VOYA"
"Wittlinger's writing skill will help YA readers understand transgender issues, and those readers will be entertained and moved as they read."--"KLIATT"
"A thought-provoking discussion of gender roles, gender identity, and the influence of nature, nurture, and social construction on both."--"The Horn Book Magazine"
"A compelling and richly detailed story."--"The BCCB"
"The author demonstrates well the complexity faced by transgendered people and makes the teen's frustration with having to "fit into a category" fully apparent."--"Publishers Weekly"
A thought-provoking discussion of gender roles, gender identity, and the influence of nature, nurture, and social construction on both. "The Horn Book Magazine"
Peopled with wonderfully wacky characters and scenes, this narrative snaps and crackles with wit, even while it touches the spirit of the sensitive reader. Wittlinger scores another success with this highly recommended novel. "VOYA"
Wittlinger s writing skill will help YA readers understand transgender issues, and those readers will be entertained and moved as they read. "KLIATT"
The author demonstrates well the complexity faced by transgendered people and makes the teen s frustration with having to fit into a category fully apparent. "Publishers Weekly"
A compelling and richly detailed story. "The BCCB"

About Ellen Wittlinger

Ellen Wittlinger is the author of several highly acclaimed books for young adults. A former children's librarian, she lives with her husband and two children in Swampscott, Massachusetts.

Additional information

GOR008899490
9781481468107
1481468103
Parrotfish by Ellen Wittlinger
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Simon & Schuster
2016-03-24
304
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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