David Inside Out

Bantle, Lee

ISBN 10: 1250104289 / ISBN 13: 9781250104281

Published by Square Fish (edition Reprint), 2017

About this Item

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: David Inside Out
• Publisher: Square Fish (edition Reprint)
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1250104289
• ISBN 13: 9781250104281
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

In this thoughtful yet searing coming-of-age novel, David Inside Out, Lee Bantle offers a raw, honest, and incredibly compelling account of a teenager who learns to accept himself for who he is.

David Dahlgren, a high-school senior, finds solace in running with the track team; he's a fast runner, and he enjoys the camaraderie. But team events become a source of tension when he develops a crush on one of his teammates, Sean. Scared to admit his feelings, David does everything he can to suppress them: he dates a girl, keeps his distance from his best friend who has become openly gay, and snaps a rubber band on his wrist every time he has "inappropriate" urges. Before long, Sean expresses the thoughts David has been trying to hide, and everything changes for the better. Or so it seems.

Praise for David Inside Out:

“The writing is meaty and full of well-conceived characterizations, believable plot devices and plenty of wisdom for teens trying to understand themselves.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Bantle describes the teen's emotional roller coaster in such an open and honest manner that readers will feel everything from his anguish to his elation. While this book will have wide appeal due to its universal themes of first love and the search for one's identity, it will be especially intriguing to readers who are struggling with their own sexuality. They will be able to understand and relate to David and his quest for self-discovery” ―School Library Journal

“Bantle's writing is crisp and spare, with no sentimentality or long-winded introspection; his second novel is a refreshing contribution to the 'coming out' genre and a powerful example of an honest teen voice.” ―The Horn Book Magazine

About the Author

LEE BANTLE is the author of the middle-grade novel Diving for the Moon and the young adult novel David Inside Out. He is an attorney and lives in New York City.