![]() ![]() Hinton’s The Outsiders and draws many parallels to the themes of the book. Struggles faced by the transgender community are presented in a realistic way, and inclusivity is praised without being overly preachy. Multiple aspects of Pony’s transgender experience are portrayed, including body dysphoria, the costs of gender affirming surgery, and both supportive and cruel friends and family. Act Cool McSmith, Tobly 3.83 avg rating 2,933 ratings by Goodreads Hardcover ISBN 10: 0063038560 ISBN 13: 9780063038561 Publisher: Quill Tree Books, 2021 View all copies of this ISBN edition: Buy New Learn more about this copy US 9.13 Convert currency Shipping: US 5.00 Within U.S.A. Georgia and Pony’s playful personalities, as well as a diverse cast of supporting characters, will keep readers engaged. ![]() Themes of acceptance and being unapologetically who you are will resonate with readers. The struggle to fit in, cruel pranks, toxic masculinity, and parental pressures all play a part in this coming-of-age tale based in an affluent Texas high school. Georgia hides behind fanciful stories to mask the pain of her mother leaving and the pressures of maintaining popularity. Pony is transgender and hoping for a fresh start in a school where no one knows his past. Georgia feels the same spark, but they each have their secrets. Gr 9 Up–New kid Pony sees cheerleader Georgia and experiences an instant connection. ![]()
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