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Freaks and Revelations

By Davida Wills Hurwin (Trade Paperback, 2012)

This raw, moving novel follows two teenagers-one, a Mohawk-wearing 17-year-old violent misfit; the other, a gay 13-year-old cast out by his family, hustling on the streets and trying to survive. Acclaimed author Davida Wills Hurwin creates a riveting narrative told in alternating perspectives of their lives before and after the violent hate crime that changed both their futures. This tragic but ultimately inspirational journey of two polarized teens, their violent first meeting, and their peaceful reunion years later is an unforgettable story of survival and forgiveness.

This story is inspired by the real lives of Matthew Boger and Timothy Zaal, who have shared their story on The Oprah Winfrey Show and NPR.

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- Format: Trade Paperback
- Price: $8.99 US/$9.99 CAN
- ISBN-13: 9780316049979
- On Sale Date: 06/05/2012
- Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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Davida Wills Hurwin is the author of A Time for Dancing (an ALA Best Book for Young Adults) and The Farther You Run. She teaches theater at Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences and lives in Southern California with her husband and daughter.

Praise for A Time for Dancing:
"Few YA dramas deal with the issue of terminal illness as intimately as this gripping first novel."--Publishers Weekly

"This is a tender tale of friendship and dealing with grief. "--Children's Literature

Praise for Circle the Soul Softly:
"Hurwin has created believable characters with depth and a plot that is well-paced. Strong writing sets this title above the rest."--School Library Journal