{"product_id":"freaks-and-revelations-9780316049979","title":"Freaks and Revelations","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFreaks and Revelations by Davida Wills Hurwin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis raw, moving novel follows two teenagers—one, a Mohawk-wearing 17-year-old violent misfit; the other, a gay 13-year-old cast out by his family, hustling on the streets and trying to survive. Acclaimed author Davida Wills Hurwin creates a riveting narrative told in alternating perspectives of their lives before and after the violent hate crime that changed both their futures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Story of Survival and Forgiveness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tragic but ultimately inspirational journey of two polarized teens explores their violent first meeting and their peaceful reunion years later. The dual narrative structure allows readers to understand both perspectives deeply, creating an unforgettable story of survival and forgiveness that resonates long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBased on a True Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis story is inspired by the real lives of Matthew Boger and Timothy Zaal, who have shared their story on \u003ci\u003eThe Oprah Winfrey Show\u003c\/i\u003e and NPR. Their remarkable journey from victim and perpetrator to friends and advocates demonstrates the transformative power of forgiveness and human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Readers Who Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic LGBTQ+ representation in young adult fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter-driven narratives that tackle difficult topics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue stories adapted into compelling fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual perspective storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial justice themes and important conversations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories about overcoming adversity and finding redemption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavida Wills Hurwin\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eA Time for Dancing\u003c\/i\u003e (an ALA Best Book for Young Adults) and \u003ci\u003eThe Farther You Run\u003c\/i\u003e. She teaches theater at Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences and lives in Southern California with her husband and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Brown Books for Young Readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: June 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMSRP: $14.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680551866642,"sku":"9780316049979","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f577745d-f004-4fd0-8e4c-241c2c149089.jpg?v=1734922525","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/freaks-and-revelations-9780316049979","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}