Name: Too Bright to See
ISBN: 9780593111178

Kyle Lukoff

In the summer before middle school, eleven-year-old Bug must contend with best friend Moira suddenly caring about clothes, makeup, and boys; a ghost haunting; and the truth about Bug's gender identity.

Too Bright to See

A haunting ghost story about navigating grief, growing up, and growing into a new gender identity It's the summer before middle school and eleven-year-old Bug's best friend Moira has decided the two of them need to use the next few months to prepare. For Moira, this means figuring out the right clothes to wear, learning how to put on makeup, and deciding which boys are cuter in their yearbook photos than in real life. But none of this is all that appealing to Bug, who doesn't particularly want to spend more time trying to understand how to be a girl. Besides, there's something more important to worry about: A ghost is haunting Bug's eerie old house in rural Vermont...and maybe haunting Bug in particular. As Bug begins to untangle the mystery of who this ghost is and what they're trying to say, an altogether different truth comes to light--Bug is transgender.

Eloise

There were so many aspects of this novel that I adored. It not only deals with loss, but it also deals with identity difficulties. "It's hard to be yourself before you know who that is." This novel has so many great and heartwarming moments. Bug, our narrator, takes us on a beautiful and sometimes tragic journey through the experience of struggling with gender identification. We're also moved by a cast of supporting characters who offer their love and support in a variety of ways.

Such a beautifully told story about grief and growing up.

Bella

This book really spoke to me. I started reading it, I immediately loved it because of the ghost story aspect to it but as I read further, I got more and more attached to the character and related to what they thought. I won't say too much, but its about a kid trying to find themselves, and I thought it was perfectly written. Its hard to find books like this one for kids, so that's why I loved it so much! I'd recommend for ages 11+

Ocean

This is the story of Bug, an 11 year old who spends the summer being haunted as they try to figure out what their uncle's ghost is trying to tell them. Between the ghosts and the grief, is a story of identity and being yourself. With sometimes tense friendships and close family relationships, I adored this book so much. It starts off quite sad but has such a happy ending, and I couldn't have asked for anything better.

Too Bright to See

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