Boy on a Wire

By Jon Doust

Depicting the full spectrum of adolescent alienation, this engaging, coming-of-age narrative is a humorous blend of novel and memoir. A sensitive, quick-witted boy from a small town, Jack Muir adores his mother, yearns for affection from his father, and lives in the shadow of his accomplished brother. Sent to a boarding school at a young age, Jack must quickly decide what sort of person he will be--the type that succumbs to the pressure of bullies and the school system or the type that fights back, using clever banter and intellect to get by. With a unique and authentic voice, this darkly humorous tale portrays the road to depression as seen through the naivet of youth.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 192136145X
• ISBN13: 9781921361456
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Fremantle Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.9" x 7.7"