320 pages · Released Jan 19, 2016 · Simon and Schuster
Content report card
The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley parent’s guide: what’s inside
High confidence
What it offers
Educational value
Good · 3/5
A note for parents
This young adult novel explores grief, survivor's guilt, and self-harm through a thoughtful lens, centering on a gay teen protagonist and his relationship with another LGBTQ+ character recovering from a hate crime. While it addresses heavy themes including suicidality and the trauma of losing family, the book emphasizes connection, hope, and healing rather than glorifying despair. The story is ultimately affirming and shows meaningful character growth, making it suitable for mature teens who can handle emotional complexity.
Convinced he should have died in the accident that killed his parents and sister, sixteen-year-old Drew lives in a hospital, hiding from employees and his past, until Rusty, set on fire for being gay, turns his life around. Includes excerpts from the superhero comic Drew creates.Convinced he should have died in the accident that killed his parents and sister, sixteen-year-old Drew lives in a hospital, hiding from employees and his past, until Rusty, set on fire for being gay, turns his life around. Includes excerpts from the superhero comic Drew creates.
Shelved under
Juvenile Nonfiction
Young Adult
Fiction
General
Comics
LGBTQ
Grief
Young adult fiction
JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Death & Dying
Orphans
Cartoons and comics
Runaways
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