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9780374309985

Buddha Boy

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  • ISBN13:

    9780374309985

  • ISBN10:

    0374309981

  • Format: Trade Book
  • Copyright: 2003-03-04
  • Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
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Summary

With his shaved head and begging bowl the new kid is an automatic target for the bully boys of Edward Rucher High-an easy mark for their casual cruelty.Watching this, Justin would gladly stay as far from the newcomer as possible-until their economics teacher pairs them for a project and he finds himself becoming fascinated by the kid the others mock as "Buddha Boy." The thing is, friendship with an outcast always carries a price, and soon Justin must decide if he can stay silent in the face of what he knows.A scorching portrait of contemporary high school life, featuring a character listeners will never forget.

Author Biography

Kathe Koja is the author of Straydog, which Booklist called “a searing, beautiful book for young readers.” She lives in the Detroit area.

Table of Contents

"Koja accomplishes quite a feat...A compelling introduction to Buddhism and a credible portrait of how true friendship brings out the best in people." -- Starred, Publishers Weekly

"A marvelous addition to YA literature." -- School Library Journal

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