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The Other Side of the Ocean
Standalone · Young adult contemporary
Some truths you can't say out loud. He says them anyway.
Inspired by true events: a thoughtful, timely, and emotionally compelling story about coming of age, coming out, and coming into your own.
Matt Franco is a sixteen-year-old Brazilian immigrant whose undocumented status shapes everything from a job to a driver's license. When transfer student James Alberte arrives, Matt finally finds the courage to come out, while his future in the country remains uncertain.
The Other Side of the Ocean
Standalone · 2025
Praise
This novel is brilliantly executed, threaded through with linguistic gems and deeply rooted in both Brazilian culture and the mind of a teenage boy ... Heartfelt and authentically grounded; a must-read.
Kirkus Reviews