Too Bright to See

Name: Too Bright to See
Brand: Ingram Book Company
SKU: 9780593111178
Price: 15.99 NZD
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(Newbery Honor Award Winner)

By Kyle Lukoff

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Summary

Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff is a poignant coming-of-age novel where young Bug navigates a summer filled with change and discovery. Set in a haunted house in Vermont, Bug grapples with the recent loss of a loved one and encounters mysterious occurrences that illuminate truths about identity and growing up. This children's book beautifully explores themes of loss, identity, and self-discovery with a gentle touch.
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Too Bright to See is a National Book Award Finalist.

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

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 eleven-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 particularly appealing to Bug, who doesn't 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.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff has received widespread acclaim for its poignant and thoughtful exploration of gender identity, grief, and self-realisation. Reviews praise the book's seamless blend of a tender, introspective coming-of-age story with elements of a suspenseful ghost tale. The narrative is celebrated for its warmth, inclusivity, and its ability to provide young readers with an insightful look at gender, friendship, and family dynamics.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593111178

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Dial Books for Young Readers,US

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 187g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Kyle Lukoff is the author of many books for young readers. His debut middle-grade novel, Too Bright To See, received a Newbery honor, the Stonewall award, and was a National Book Award finalist. His picture book When Aidan Became A Brother also won the Stonewall. He has forthcoming books about mermaids, babies, apologies, and lots of other topics. While becoming a writer he worked as a bookseller for ten years, and then nine more years as a school librarian.

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