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When a video of him getting knocked down by a bully’s slap goes viral at the end of junior year, David vows to use the summer to bulk up— do what it takes to become a man—and wow everyone when school starts again the fall.

Soon David is spending all his time and money at Iron Life, a nearby gym that’s full of bodybuilders.



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“Powerful, raw, and honest. A gripping and realistic tale of body image and toxic masculinity.” — Adi Alsaid, author of Let’s Get Lost “A much-needed novel about steroid addiction from the point of view of a high school boy who’s the victim of bullying.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “Stands out through its examination of toxic masculinity, body image, and the dangers of pursuing perfection.” — Booklist "Searing and thoughtful." — Kirkus Reviews “An authentically told story that is both gripping and gut-wrenching.” — Publishers Weekly “Aceves’ novel addresses harsher details of steroid and muscle-sculpting drugs.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

The New David Espinoza

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    A Hardback by Fred Aceves

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      Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
      Published 2 April 2020
      ISBN-13 9780062489883
      978-0062489883
      ISBN-10 0062489887

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      When a video of him getting knocked down by a bully’s slap goes viral at the end of junior year, David vows to use the summer to bulk up— do what it takes to become a man—and wow everyone when school starts again the fall.

      Soon David is spending all his time and money at Iron Life, a nearby gym that’s full of bodybuilders.



      Trade Review
      “Powerful, raw, and honest. A gripping and realistic tale of body image and toxic masculinity.” — Adi Alsaid, author of Let’s Get Lost “A much-needed novel about steroid addiction from the point of view of a high school boy who’s the victim of bullying.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “Stands out through its examination of toxic masculinity, body image, and the dangers of pursuing perfection.” — Booklist "Searing and thoughtful." — Kirkus Reviews “An authentically told story that is both gripping and gut-wrenching.” — Publishers Weekly “Aceves’ novel addresses harsher details of steroid and muscle-sculpting drugs.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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