Description
Widely regarded as the first LGBTQ+ book for teen readers, I'll Get There. It Better Be Worth the Trip. is a groundbreaking classic. When the grandmother who raised him dies, Davy Ross, a lonely thirteen-year-old boy, must move to Manhattan to live with his estranged mother. Between alcohol-infused lectures about her self-sacrifice and awkward visits with his distant father, Davy's only comfort is his beloved dachshund Fred. Things start to look up when he and a boy from school become friends. But when their relationship takes an unexpected turn, Davy struggles to understand what happened and what it might mean.
Details
Author: |
John Donovan |
Interest Level Low: |
Age 14 |
Interest Level High: |
Age 17 |
Reading Level: |
Age 14 |
ATOS Reading Level Low: |
4.9 |
ATOS Reading Level High: |
4.9 |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2010 |
Number of Pages: |
240 |
Teaching Guide: |
No |
Set: |
No |
Binding Type: |
Paperback |