High school older Tyler Miller utilized to be the type of guy who faded in to the background-average student, average looks, typical dysfunctional family. But since he got busted for carrying out graffiti on the institution, and spent the summertime doing outdoor function to cover it, he stands out as if you wouldn’t believe. His brand-new physique attracts the attention of queen bee Bethany Milbury, who just so happens to be his father’s boss’s child, the sister of his biggest enemy-and Tyler’s key crush. And that sets off a string of events and changes that have Tyler questioning his put in place the institution, in his family members, and in the world.

In Twisted, Laurie Halse Anderson tackles a very controversial subject: what this means to be a man today. Enthusiasts and fresh listeners alike will end up being captured by Tyler’s pitchperfect, funny tone of voice, the surprising narrative arc, as well as the thoughtful moral dilemmas that are in the heart out of all the author’s award-winning function.