Lawn Boy

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Author: Evison, Jonathan Brand: Algonquin Books Edition: Reprint Binding: Paperback Number Of Pages: 336 Release Date: 19-03-2019 Details: One of the American Library Association's Top 10 Most Banned Books for the past two years, this award-winning coming-of-age novel takes readers into the heart and humor of a young man determined to achieve the ever-changing American dream. He just happens to find himself along the way.“Mike Muñoz Is a Holden Caulfield for a New Millennium.” --The New York Times Book ReviewFor Mike Muñoz, life has been a whole lot of waiting for something to happen. Not too many years out of high school and still doing menial work--and just fired from his latest gig as a lawn boy on a landscaping crew--he’s smart enough to know that he’s got to be the one to shake things up if he’s ever going to change his life. But how? He’s not qualified for much of anything. He has no particular talents, although he is stellar at handling a lawn mower and wielding clipping shears. But now that career seems to be behind him. So what’s next for Mike Muñoz?Funny, biting, sweet, and ultimately inspiring novel, bestselling author Jonathan Evison's coming-of-age novel evokes the lives of working class people with compassion and honesty."What kind of books are you pushing on 9 year olds that Glorify sodomy and kids having gay sex together?" - Kru Big Will (angry Instagram reviewer having never actually read the book) EAN: 9781616209230 Package Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 1.0 inches Languages: English Show more