Fruitcake

Written by Rex Ogle · Illustrated by Dave Valeza

Part of the Four Eyes series

Middle school confusion: crushes, identity, and self-discovery collide.

4.3 Goodreads · 631 ratings

240 pages· 7,578 words· Est. 1 hour read· ~300L

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Bookroo's summary

Eighth grade is a whirlwind for Rex, who feels like an outsider as classmates pair up. Meeting Charlotte sparks hope, but it's Drew, his childhood friend, who stirs deeper feelings. Drew's mixed signals and societal pressures leave Rex questioning his identity and worth. Can Rex find the courage to be true to himself amidst the chaos of middle school?

From the publisher

A pitch-perfect middle-grade graphic memoir about crushes, coming out, and finding the courage to be yourself.Eighth grade isn’t off to a great start. Everyone but Rex seems to be coupling up, and he’s starting to feel like an outsider… until he meets Charlotte. She’s fearless, smart, pretty, and she likes him back. But as great as Charlotte is, there’s someone Rex can’t stop thinking about.Drew is Rex’s childhood best friend, so when he kisses Rex, all kinds of new feelings begin to stir. Though at school, Drew acts like he doesn’t even know Rex, making those feelings turn really confusing really fast. And with all the strong opinions Rex hears at home and at church, he questions his own worth and what his affections actually mean. Rex wants to be more like his new friend, Nina, and not care what others think, but being himself seems impossible. When did middle school get so confusing?!

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