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Invisible Boys

By Holden Sheppard
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Invisible Boys by Holden Sheppard follows the lives of three teenage boys growing up in a small, conservative Australian town. Each boy grapples with his identity and the societal pressures to conform, all the while hiding his true self. The book delves into themes of masculinity, identity, and acceptance, with each character facing personal challenges and finding the courage to be true to themselves.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartfelt stories about identity and belonging. It follows the lives of several teenage boys navigating the challenges of growing up in a small town while dealing with their own personal struggles and secrets. Readers who appreciate narratives about resilience and the journey to self-acceptance might find this book particularly engaging.

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An emotional tale of identity, sexuality and suicide derived from personal experience about three teenage boys who struggle to come to terms with their homosexuality in a small Western Australian town.

On the surface, nerd Zeke, punk Charlie and footy wannabe Hammer look like they have nothing in common. But scratch that surface and you'd find three boys in the throes of coming to terms with their homosexuality in a town where it is invisible. Invisible Boys is a raw, confronting YA novel that explores the complexities and trauma of rural gay identity with painful honesty, devastating consequences and, ultimately, hope.

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Invisible Boys by Holden Sheppard has received praise for its raw and honest portrayal of teenage life in a small Australian town. Readers have highlighted its compelling exploration of masculinity and identity and its insightful look into the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youths. The book is celebrated for its emotional depth, authentic characters, and ability to connect with readers on a personal level.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925815566

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 344

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About the Author

Holden Sheppard is a YA author originally from Geraldton, Western Australia. After graduating from ECU's writing program, Holden won a prestigious ArtStart grant from the Australia Council for the Arts in 2015. Invisible Boys won the 2017 Ray Koppe Residency Award, resulting in a writing residency at Varuna, the Writers' House, in early 2018 and was also Highly Commended in the ASA Emerging Writers' Mentorship Prize 2018. His short fiction and journalism has been published in indigo, Page Seventeen, Huffington Post, ABC, DNA Magazine and Faster Louder. His novella Poster Boys was selected for The Novella Project VI and was published in Griffith Review 62- All Being Equal.

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