Freak Show - Hardcover

St. James, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0525477993 ISBN 13: 9780525477990

Publisher: Dutton Childrens Books, 2007

Synopsis

Billy Bloom is gay, but it's mostly theoretical, as he hasn't had much experience. When he has to move to Florida, he can't believe his bad luck. His new school is a mix of Bible Belles, Aberzombies, and Football Heroes, none of which are exactly his type. Billy's efforts to fit in and stand out at the same time are both hilarious and heartrending. In this novel from adult author and media personality James St. James, readers are in for a wild ride as he tells Billy's fascinating story of bravado, pain, and unexpected love, inspired by his own experiences.

About this title

Product Description:

Being gay and a drag queen, Billy Bloom finds fitting in to his new conservative high school in Florida a challenge like none he's ever faced before and now must decide whether to adjust to the masses and fit in or stand-out and be true to himself despite the hardships he knows he will have to endure.

Review:

Readers will relish his conversational voice, naughty humor, celebrity put-downs, unabashed exuberance, and ALL CAPS expletives.
-School Library Journal, starred review

In Billy Bloom, St. James has created an archetypal hero for outsiders and freaks.
-Publishers Weekly, starred review

About this edition

• Publisher: Dutton Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0525477993
• ISBN 13: 9780525477990
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 297