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Title details for Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan - Available

Boy Meets Boy

by David Levithan
Nick Robideau
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What if you went to a school where it was actually all right to be who you really are? That’s the enchanting place David Levithan has created in his highly acclaimed first novel. But even if the gay kids and the straight kids all get along just fine, even if it’s all right for the quarterback to be a cross dresser named Infinite Darlene and the cheerleaders to ride Harleys into the pep rally, the road to true love is still a strange and winding path—as Paul discovers when he meets the boy of his dreams. Charming, funny, delightful, and utterly heartwarming, this YA novel speaks with clarity and depth about our need to love and be loved.

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  • Release date

    November 10, 2005

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781933322568
      • File size: 173389 KB
      • Duration: 06:01:13

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 4.5
    • Lexile® Measure: 730
    • Interest Level: 6-12(MG+)
    • Text Difficulty: 3

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      David Levithan sets his love story in a contemporary world in which all forms of sexual orientation are accepted. Paul falls head over heels for Noah, a new student at his school, but, as in every romance, complications abound in their attempt to come together. Full Cast Audio pulls out all stops in this production, with perfectly chosen voices for all the characters, including a transsexual football captain who mimics Scarlet O'Hara. Jazzy musical segues and even a well-placed song round out this performance, reminding the listener that not all audiobooks are the same. Sincere in its approach and heartfelt in its intense emotion, this audiobook stands tall with its appeal to idealism, authenticity, and outstanding quality of production. L.E. (c) AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      October 6, 2003
      In this gay love story, debut author Levithan imagines a community where sexuality is not a source of conflict. At the high school his characters attend, a drag queen named Infinite Darlene reigns as "both star quarterback and homecoming queen" and there are Joy Scouts instead of Boy Scouts ("When the Boy Scouts decided gays had no place in their ranks, our Scouts decided the organization had no place in our town"). Narrator Paul is a sophomore who has known he's gay since kindergarten. He has supportive parents and friends, and has had a couple of relationships before he meets Noah, who's new to town. But just as their relationship is taking off, Paul's old boyfriend decides he wants him back, and Paul kisses him. Now Paul has to "show" Noah he's serious about him. The story line takes second place to the elements of the setting. The author creates a real wonderland: the cheerleaders ride Harleys, the school fields a quiz bowling team (its captain "score a strike while listing the complete works of the Brontë sisters") and the students frequent a Veggie D's (vegetarians ran the "usual processed-slaughterhouse fast-food joint" out of business, and now the place serves items like Tofu Veg-Nuggets). Most of these eccentricities work well, although a few seem forced (and some seem dated, e.g., references to the TV show Dallas
      and lyrics by The Smiths) and several subplots pall. Those who enter Levithan's sweet new world will find a refreshing, offbeat romance. Ages 12-up.

    • Publisher's Weekly

      May 30, 2005
      This gay love story imagines a community where sexuality is not a source of conflict. In PW
      's words, "Those who enter this debut author's sweet new world will find a refreshing, offbeat romance." Ages 12-up.

    • Publisher's Weekly

      July 11, 2005
      Levithan's groundbreaking novel—set in an idealized high school where kids are free to express themselves without repercussions or embarrassment—whisks listeners into a unique teen scene via the work of this cast of young actors. Though Robideau sometimes sounds melodramatic, and the brief characterization of "young Paul" in flashback is grating, these performers eventually gel into an effortless give-and-take rhythm. As Paul explores his feelings for new crush Noah, listeners meet a crew of memorable characters both gay and straight, wild and wallflower that include the football team's drag queen quarterback (played to comic effect by Joey Panek). Suffused with humor and heart, this recording is bound to get listeners thinking about what it means to just be yourself and truly embrace tolerance. In a bonus track, three of the actors and artistic director Daniel Bostick compare their own high school experience to the one in the book. Ages 12-up.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:4.5
  • Lexile® Measure:730
  • Interest Level:6-12(MG+)
  • Text Difficulty:3

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