Beauregard Brewster is training for a triathlon. He is undersized and has anger management issues. One of his teachers, Mr. Redmond, has it in for Bo because he quit the football team after Redmond humiliated him at practice in front of the entire squad. Bo is trying to come to terms with his relationahip with his Dad, his relationship with Shelly-a would-be female gladiator, and his friendship with Lionel Serbousek, his Jouranlism teacher and mentor. The story alternates narrative and letters written to Larry King by the protagonist. Homosexuality issues are discussed in this book.
"Secrets are the very worst thing you can have in your life."
"It's smart to keep up to speed with those you consider important...Look past the current war to find out what you are to each other."
ALA Best Book for Young Adults
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