The New David Espinoza
The New David Espinoza
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When a video of him getting knocked down by a bully’s slap goes viral at the end of junior year, David vows to use the summer to bulk up— do what it takes to become a man—and wow everyone when school starts again the fall.Soon David is spending all his time and money at Iron Life, a nearby gym that’s full of bodybuilders.
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The New David Espinoza by Fred Aceves
When a video of him getting knocked down by a bullys slap goes viral at the end of junior year, David vows to use the summer to bulk up do what it takes to become a manand wow everyone when school starts again the fall.Soon David is spending all his time and money at Iron Life, a nearby gym thats full of bodybuilders.
“Powerful, raw, and honestA gripping and realistic tale of body image and toxic masculinity.” — Adi Alsaid, author of Let’s Get Lost “A much-needed novel about steroid addiction from the point of view of a high school boy who’s the victim of bullying.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “Stands out through its examination of toxic masculinity, body image, and the dangers of pursuing perfection.” — Booklist "Searing and thoughtful." — Kirkus Reviews “An authentically told story that is both gripping and gut-wrenching.” — Publishers Weekly “Aceves’ novel addresses harsher details of steroid and muscle-sculpting drugs.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Fred Aceves is the author of The Closest I’ve Come, which was an ALA/YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults selection, a Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year selection, and an NYPL Best Books selection. The New David Espinoza is his second novel. Fred has lived in seven different countries and currently lives in Mexico. His online home is www.fredaceves.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780062489883 |
| ISBN 10 | 0062489887 |
| Title | The New David Espinoza |
| Author | Fred Aceves |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2020-04-02 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |