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Cutter Boy
Cutter Boy
Reviewed by: Kristin Taylor - Biddeford High School, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: May 4, 2018
Review
Trevor doesn't understand why his parents ignore him. They know he is there and acknowledges his presence, but that is it. To add to his problems, he is constantly bullied at school. His only relief to his personal pain is cutting. Then comes the new girl, Chyvonne, and the art form of paper cutting and he starts to see his way. He also finds out things about his parents that explains their distance relationship.
"Cutter Boy"explores reasons why teens cut and ways that they can overcome the urge of self-mutilation. This book is character driven and is part of the "Sidestreets" series that is known for high interest teen issues with low vocabulary for reluctant readers. Readers of Laurie Halse Anderson's "Wintergirls" and Patricia McCormick's "Cut" will find similarities in "Cutter Boy".
Recommended for grades 10-12.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Watson, Cristy
Illustrator: ,
Publisher: James Lorimer & Company Ltd.
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: realistic fiction
Audience: grades 10-12
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: excellent
ISBN: 9781459410985
Price: 12.95