Draw the Line
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.75 (823 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1481452800 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 528 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
There is also a nuanced dive into the complexities of being honest online. No redistribution permitted. . From School Library Journal Gr 9 Up-Gay, geeky, artistic: all traits that Adrian feels he has to hide to make it through the day in his Texas high school. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. VERDICT A welcome addition to collections depicting LGBTQ youth, but not an essential text.-L. Enlivened with expressive art, this debut novel beautifully captures the voice of a teen walking the line of being out to his friends but not anyone else. When he steps up to aid a boy who can't help but attract the kind of attention Adrian is trying so hard to avoid, all his secrets start coming out. How Adrian s
Maybe it’s time to not be so invisible after all—no matter how dangerous the risk.. He may be a talented artist, a sci-fi geek, and gay, but at his Texas high school those traits would only bring him the worst kind of attention.In fact, the only place he feels free to express himself is at his drawing table, crafting a secret world through his own Renaissance-art-inspired superhero, Graphite.But in real life, when a shocking hate crime flips his world upside down, Adrian must decide what kind of person he wants to be. After a hate crime occurs in his small Texas town, Adrian Piper must discover his own power, decide how to use it, and know where to draw the line in this stunning debut novel exquisitely illustrated by the author.Adrian Piper is used to blending into the background
And his love for transformative stories (and superheroes) led him to write and illustrate Draw the Line, his first novel. . And his love for transformative stories (and superheroes) led him to write and illustrate Draw the Line, his first novel. Originally from Dallas, Texas, his love for art led him to New York City where he is currently an art director/designer for childre
The story is ultimately predictable-gay teen coming of age and The story is ultimately predictable-gay teen coming of age and into hisown. However the engaging characters compensate and there is a lot of nuance and layers to them that come through slowly and you would expect from a first person narrative. "Great Read for Any Age" according to Moonlight1. Love this book. It's sold as a teen book but I think it's a great read for any age. Compelling story and the drawings are fantastic. A bonus to the story. Well worth the price of the book.. "I loved it a great deal" according to Amazon Customer. Amazing novel. Truly beautiful and unique.