Grand Canyon Reader Award
2010 · Teen · Recommended
About This Book
EVERYBODY TOLD HIM TO BE A MAN. NOBODY TOLD HIM HOW.
High school senior Tyler Miller used to be the kind of guy who faded into the background—average student, average looks, average dysfunctional family. But since he got busted for doing graffiti on the school, and spent the summer working outdoors to pay for it, he stands out like you wouldn't believe. His new physique attracts the attention of queen bee Bethany Milbury, who just so happens to be his father's boss's daughter, the sister of his biggest enemy—and Tyler's secret crush. Soon his life is a roller coaster, with fantastic highs, devastating lows, and no seat belt to protect him. He has no choice. He'll have to ride it out....
High school senior Tyler Miller used to be the kind of guy who faded into the background—average student, average looks, average dysfunctional family. But since he got busted for doing graffiti on the school, and spent the summer working outdoors to pay for it, he stands out like you wouldn't believe. His new physique attracts the attention of queen bee Bethany Milbury, who just so happens to be his father's boss's daughter, the sister of his biggest enemy—and Tyler's secret crush. Soon his life is a roller coaster, with fantastic highs, devastating lows, and no seat belt to protect him. He has no choice. He'll have to ride it out....
Awards
Green Mountain Book Award
2010 · Grades 9-12 · Nominee
Sequoyah Book Award
2010 · High School · Nominee
Young Reader's Choice Award
2010 · Senior/Grades 10-12 · Nominee
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2009 · Young Adult · Nominee
Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award
2008 · Grades 9-12 · Winner
Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers
2008 · Young Adult · Nominee
Heartland Award
2008 · Young Adult · Honor Book
Tayshas Reading
2008 · Young Adult · Commended
