![]() This passion leads him to drop out of school and find a position working at an organic farm. ![]() Gray searches for a way to save his sister while also discovering a passion for environmentalism. ![]() As Maggie’s health declines, Gray’s parents drift apart as they both cope with their child’s illness. When Maggie is diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a debilitating type of cancer, his straightforward life is overturned. To Gray, his family life seems rather mundane – with parents who rarely argue and an overachieving little sister named Maggie. When the story begins we meet Gray, a 16-year-old boy interested in girls, gaming, photography and partying. The reader is left with a sense of hope and an interesting insight into the differences between love and gratitude. Crane handles this delicate subject matter with grace and understanding. This novel deftly explores the serious issues of illness, familial bonds and environmentalism while providing the reader with an enjoyable, though heart wrenching, experience. Dede Crane’s latest teen novel Poster Boy delivers a satisfying and emotionally rich story with realistic and colourful characters. ![]()
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