My Most Excellent Year, Steve Kluger
When they were seven, right after T.C.'s mom died, T.C. and Augie decided they were brothers. Both families went along, and the boys now have three parents and are established in both houses.
When they are fourteen, T.C. falls in love with new girl Alé and meets a deaf kid, Hucky (?), who he can't help getting attached to. Meanwhile, Augie is just figuring out he's gay. Seems like Augie is the last to know.
One of the things I love about this book is that it addresses serious issues without getting so heavy-handed about them I start to cry OR being so unconcerned with them I feel insulted. It's a funny book. It's a sweet book.
And yes, "Hucky" is a stupid name.
When they are fourteen, T.C. falls in love with new girl Alé and meets a deaf kid, Hucky (?), who he can't help getting attached to. Meanwhile, Augie is just figuring out he's gay. Seems like Augie is the last to know.
One of the things I love about this book is that it addresses serious issues without getting so heavy-handed about them I start to cry OR being so unconcerned with them I feel insulted. It's a funny book. It's a sweet book.
And yes, "Hucky" is a stupid name.