Wide Awake by David Levithan - ISBN: 9780375834677
Paperback
In the not-too-distant future, when a gay Jewish man is elected president of the United States, sixteen-year-old Duncan examines his feelings for his boyfriend, his political and religious beliefs, and tries to determine his rightful place in the world.

Wide Awake

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  • Paperback

    221 pages

  • Release Date

    9 September 2008

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Summary

In the not-too-impossible-to-imagine future, a gay Jewish man has been elected president of the United States. Until the governor of one state decides that some election results in his state are invalid, awarding crucial votes to the other candidate, and his fellow party member. Thus is the inspiration for couple Jimmy and Duncan to lend their support to their candidate by deciding to take part in the rallies and protests. Along the way comes an exploration of their relationship, their politi…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780375834677
ISBN-10:0375834672
Author:David Levithan
Publisher:Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Imprint:Random House USA Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:221
Release Date:9 September 2008
Weight:204g
Dimensions:13mm x 132mm x 203mm
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Critics Review

“Levithan’s latest reaches out to shake readers awake, showing them how each person’s life touches another, and another, until ultimately history is made.”–Booklist, Starred “In conjuring a world where every vote actually counts, Wide Awake stands with Levithan’s extraordinary Boy Meets Boy in sheer creativity of plot, setting, and message.”–School Library Journal

About The Author

David Levithan

DAVID LEVITHAN is a children’s book editor and the author of several books for teens. He lives in New Jersey.

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