![]() ![]() Inspired by the words and lives of some of his favorite American authors, Gantos sought adventure after leaving high school. The book then goes on to provide an in-depth examination of the sensitive and intelligent boy residing behind a tough facade. The memoir begins with the dramatic image of the author as a young convict ("When I look at my face in the photo I see nothing but the pocked mask I was hiding behind"). He uses the same bold honesty found in his fiction to offer a riveting autobiographical account of his teen years-and the events may well penetrate the comfort zone of even the most complacent young adults. ![]() After penning a number of novels for preteens, including the Joey Pigza books and the Jack series, Gantos makes a smooth transition as he addresses an older audience. ![]()
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