Book Description

“Sharply witty and bittersweet, this story of a boy who is comfortable with being gay but not with some of the other truths about his situation in life, is a stellar step ahead for young adult literature’s traditional examination of the life of the heroic antihero. Finely honed characters and an engaging voice make it an easy book for teen readers who like emotional challenges as well as word tricks to love.”—VOYA

“Sprout’s narrative voice is strong and realistic, and his observations are entertaining. Dedicated readers, especially young gays in the square states, will identify—and it’s important enough for that reason.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Sprout’s wiseacre voice is often very funny and tinged with irony. At heart, this is the story of a boy looking for love, all the while knowing that the storybook “happily ever after” isn’t going to apply to him.”–School Library Journal

“Structurally effective, caustically entertaining, unpreachy, and thought-provoking, Sprout is a satisfying look at the truths one young man unearths about himself.”—The Horn Book

“Sprout is a hilarious, heartbreaking, and important addition to the world of GLBT literature…reading Sprout is like entering the mind of a highly intellectual and insightful teenage boy… Sprout is a 2009 must-read.” – StephSuReads.blogspot.com

“This young-adult book is not about Sprout dealing with being gay, but rather a young gay man dealing with love, lust, the loss of a parent, and many other issues facing teenagers.” – The Advocate

“Sprout is a novel full of drama, discovery, humor, loss, and redemption that is compelling to readers of all ages.” – The Compulsive Reader (Online)