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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

By Becky Albertalli
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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda follows the story of Simon Spier, a sixteen-year-old high school student who is not openly gay. The plot thickens when an email he sends to an anonymous classmate is discovered, risking Simon's secret coming out. As he navigates the complexities of friendships, identity, and unexpected romance, Simon's journey is both touching and profoundly transformative.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartfelt and humorous stories about self-discovery, identity, and the complexities of teenage life. It offers a charming and authentic look at a high school student's journey as he navigates coming out and finding love, wrapped in a warm, witty narrative.

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Simon Spier is sixteen and trying to work out who he is - and what he's looking for. But when one of his emails to the very distracting Blue falls into the wrong hands, things get all kinds of complicated. Because, for Simon, falling for Blue is a big deal... It's a holy freaking huge awesome deal.

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'The love child of John Green and Rainbow Rowell' - Teen Vogue

Straight people should have to come out too. And the more awkward it is, the better.

Simon Spier is sixteen and trying to work out who he is - and what he's looking for.

But when one of his emails to the very distracting Blue falls into the wrong hands, things get all kinds of complicated.

Because, for Simon, falling for Blue is a big deal... It's a holy freaking huge awesome deal.

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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda has received glowing reviews, praised for its humour, emotional depth, and authentic characterisation. Reviewers highlight its ability to impact readers' lives, describing it as both hilarious and heartbreaking. The book is celebrated for its charismatic storytelling and as a significant coming-of-age and coming-out narrative.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141356099

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 261g

Pages: 368

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Becky Albertalli Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Becky Albertalli is a clinical psychologist who has had the privilege of conducting therapy with dozens of smart, weird, irresistible teenagers. She also served for seven years as co-leader of a support group for gender-nonconforming children in Washington, DC. This is her first novel. Visit Becky at www.beckyalbertalli.com , and @beckyalbertalli

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