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The Ship We Built
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The Ship We Built Is An Expertly Told Epistolary Middle Grade Novel About A Trans Boy Learning To Stand Up For Himselfespecially To Those He Lovesand The Power Of Finding A Friend Who Treasures Him For All That He Is.Incredibly Good; By Turns Raw, Sweet, Horrifying, Tender, And Hopeful.Laurie Halse Anderson, Nyt Bestselling And Awardwinning Author Of Speak And Shoutsometimes I Have Trouble Filling Out Tests When The Name Part Feels Like A Test Too. . . . When I Write Letters, I Love That You Have To Read All Of My Thoughts And Stories Before I Say Any Name At All. You Have To Make It To The Very End To Know.Rowan Has Too Many Secrets To Write Down In The Pages Of A Diary. And If He Did, He Wouldn'T Want Anyone He Knows To Read Them. He Understands Who He Is And What He Likes, But It'S Not Safe For Others To Find Out. Now The Kids At School Say Rowan'S Too Different To Spend Time With. He'S Not The Right Kind Of Girl, And He'S Not The Right Kind Of Boy. His Mom Ignores Him. And At Night, His Dad Hurts Him In Ways He'S Not Ready To Talk About Yet.Then Rowan Discovers Another Way To Share His Secrets: Letters. Letters He Attaches To Balloons And Releases Into The Universe, Hoping Someone New Will Read Them And Understand. But When He Befriends A Classmate Who Knows What It'S Like To Be Lonely And Scared, Even At Home, Rowan Realizes There Might Already Be A Person He Can Trust Right By His Side.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Ship We Built'? A: 'The Ship We Built' explores themes of identity, acceptance, and friendship, focusing on a trans boy's journey to stand up for himself and connect with others who understand him.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Ship We Built'? A: The author of 'The Ship We Built' is Lexie Bean, known for their heartfelt storytelling in middle grade fiction.
- Q: What age group is 'The Ship We Built' suitable for? A: 'The Ship We Built' is aimed at middle grade readers, typically ages 8 to 12, but can resonate with anyone interested in LGBTQ+ themes and young adult literature.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Ship We Built' have? A: 'The Ship We Built' contains 288 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Ship We Built' available in different formats? A: 'The Ship We Built' is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'The Ship We Built' published? A: 'The Ship We Built' was published on May 25, 2021.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'The Ship We Built' is available in new condition.
- Q: What are the key features of 'The Ship We Built'? A: 'The Ship We Built' features an epistolary narrative style, focusing on letters as a means for the protagonist to express their thoughts and feelings.
- Q: Does 'The Ship We Built' address any sensitive topics? A: 'The Ship We Built' addresses sensitive topics such as identity, bullying, and familial challenges, making it an important read for discussions around these issues.
- Q: Is there a sequel or further reading related to 'The Ship We Built'? A: As of now, there is no official sequel to 'The Ship We Built', but readers interested in similar themes may explore other works by Lexie Bean or authors in the LGBTQ+ genre.