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Buddha Boy

Buddha Boy Mass market paperback - 2004

by Kathe Koja

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The kids at school call Jinsen 'Buddha Boy' he wears oversize tie-dyed dragon T-shirts, shaves his head, and always seems to be smiling. He's clearly a freak. Then Justin is paired with him for a class project. As he gets to know Jinsen and his incredible artistic talent, Justin questions his own beliefs. But being friends with Buddha Boy isn't simple, especially when Justin realizes that he's going to have to take sides. What matters more: the high school social order or getting to know someone extraordinary?

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Penguin Young Readers Group, 2004. Mass Market Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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  • Title Buddha Boy
  • Author Kathe Koja
  • Binding Mass Market Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition Used - Acceptable
  • Pages 128
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Penguin Young Readers Group, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date 2004
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G0142402095I5N00
  • ISBN 9780142402092 / 0142402095
  • Weight 0.19 lbs (0.09 kg)
  • Dimensions 6.78 x 4.29 x 0.32 in (17.22 x 10.90 x 0.81 cm)
  • Ages 12 to UP years
  • Grade levels 7 - UP
  • Reading level 1030
  • Library of Congress subjects Conduct of life, Schools
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004041669
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Summary

The kids at school call Jinsen “Buddha Boy”—he wears oversize tie-dyed dragon T- shirts, shaves his head, and always seems to be smiling. He’s clearly a freak. Then Justin is paired with him for a class project. As he gets to know Jinsen and his incredible artistic talent, Justin questions his own beliefs. But being friends with Buddha Boy isn’t simple, especially when Justin realizes that he’s going to have to take sides. What matters more: the high school social order or getting to know someone extraordinary?

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Media reviews

A compelling introduction to Buddhism and a credible portrait of how true friendship brings out the best in people. (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

A compelling tale of friendship and of finding oneÆs own inner strength. (VOYA)

About the author

Kathe Koja is the author of a number of acclaimed novels for adults, as well as a growing list of books for teenagers, among them Buddha Boy, Blue Mirror, and the multiple award-winning straydog. She lives near Detroit, Michigan.