About this title: A high school student named Jason has a girlfriend but secretly has sexual feelings for other boys. When he attends a meeting for gay teens, he is surprised to meet two of his fellow classmates--the shy and closeted Kyle and the proud-to-be-gay Nelson. As Jason gets to know both Kyle and Nelson, he explores his feelings regarding his own sexuality. This story is told from the viewpoints of all three boys.
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780689857706ISBN:0689857705
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. GREAT GIFT IDEA--MC 2421. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 272 p. Audience: Children/juvenile; Young adult. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780689857706ISBN:0689857705
Description: Good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 272 p. Intended for a juvenile audience. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publ
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780689841002ISBN:0689841000
Description: Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dustcover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "from the library of" labels. ******PLEASE NOTE****** Orders placed after Dec. 7 cannot be guaranteed delivery before Christmas unless you select EXPEDITED shipping! Thank you & Happy Holidays! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Fine New in Fine jacket. SOFT COVER, Fine/Fine, Simon Pulse, 2003, 0.8 in. H x 8.2 in. L x 5.5 in. W, 9.2 oz. This copy has no signs of use, is in Excellent Condition Overall. Note: expect tanning of any paperback more than a few years old, regardless of condition. read more
Description: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; 2001. 0689841000. Almost like new condition. Very lightly handled. Unmarked. DJ improved with new, clear Brodart mylar cover.; Hardcover; Simon & Schuster; New York; 0.89 x 9.46 x 6.28 Inches; 233 pages. read more
Description: Very Good; 2003. 0689857705. Almost like new condition.; Softcover; Simon Pulse; NY; First Printing; 0.7 x 8.24 x 5.52 Inches; 233 pages. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780689857706ISBN:0689857705
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Date Published: 2001-10-01
ISBN-13:9780689841002ISBN:0689841000
Description: New. New Book. The book shows time wear. Otherwise new condition. Free tracking # included! International buyers are welcome. We ship every business day. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Date Published: 2003-05-01
ISBN-13:9780689857706ISBN:0689857705
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780689857706. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing 2001
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780689841002ISBN:0689841000
Description: ISBN 9780689841002. Hardcover copy in near fine condition with near fine dustjacket. Cubicle 4, Bookcase 7. First Edition. Dustjacket included. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780689841002ISBN:0689841000
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. The delicate subject of teenage homesexuality is covered in this praised novel. The dust jacket shows very light wear. Back of dust jacket shows a faint "splotch" (I can't tell what it is, and it is barely noticable. ) Book includes sources to reach for information or help. 233 pages. read more
"It only took me 1 day to finish Alex Sanchez's book, "Rainbow Boys." As a heterosexual female, this book opened my eyes to how much hate and intolerance goes on toward BGLT people, both adult and teen. This book tells of three teenaged boys all battling with their sexuality. All seniors in high school, Nelson is openly gay, with full support of his mother, who happens to be active in PFLAG, Kyle, who knows that he is gay, but hopes he never has to tell anyone, and finally Jason who does have a girlfriend, but is not sure if he could be bisexual or possibly gay as well. This book shows the struggle these three teens go through, both at home and school with finding their sexuality and their "coming out." This is a great book for other teens struggling to find where they stand in their sexuality and also gives information on resources for BGLT teens and adults for counceling and other help they may need."
"This was a very interesting book that is mostly about how one of the three best friend jocks comes out of the closet and tells everyone he is gay and the way others react to that. Jason is the one with a girlfriend, Nelson is the one who comes out, and Kyle is the one who acts as if he were straight yet there are many signs that he is not. They struggle with homophobia and dealing with their own oncoming sexual maturity. They find their friendships are changed forever. I think many people should read this book to realize that no matter what they shouldn't change the thoughts of their friends just because they are gay or not."
"I thought this was super cute, and totally gave me flashbacks to being 18 and a straight ally for the local gay youth organization. I totally knew ALL of these guys, which is a good feeling when reading anything but especially YA lit when I often get my hackles up about fictional kids not sounding like real kids.
Points off for dialogue not always ringing as true as the narrative itself, as well as some cultural stereotypes that might be legit within the book but, please, can't we have a latino father who isn't drenched in machismo? Pretty please?"
"I am having a hard time rating this book. On the one hand, I couldn't put it down. On the other, the subject matter took me a bit out of my comfort zone at times. I wish I could give it 3.5 stars! The book is about three high school boys coming to terms with the fact they are gay (two have known they are since they were small, the third comes to terms with it in high school). It's well-written, and is very timely. No matter what side of the fence you are on, the reality is that homosexuality isn't going away and Sanchez does a nice job of addressing many of the issues gay kids face while growing up, while not going overboard. I love it that the characters are well-adjusted and realistic."
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