Buddha Boy
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The kids at Edward Rucher High School call Jinsen "Buddha Boy"--he wears oversize tie-dyed dragon T-shirts, shaves his head, and always seems to be smiling. He's clearly a freak. Then Justin is paired with him for a class project. All Justin wants to do is get it over with and go back to hanging out with his friends.... until he discovers Jinsen's incredible artistic talent. And the more he gets to know Jinsen, the more Justin questions his own beliefs. But being friends with Buddha Boy isn't simple, especially when Justin realizes he's going to have to take sides. What matters more: the high school social order or getting to know someone extraordinary?
This is a book for young adults. It's a very quick read (117 pages). Simple and yet very meaningful. I found this lovely little book to be like a breath of fresh air. This was the first book I've read by Kathe Koja and I liked it so well I would love to read more by her.
The kids at Edward Rucher High School call Jinsen "Buddha Boy"--he wears oversize tie-dyed dragon T-shirts, shaves his head, and always seems to be smiling. He's clearly a freak. Then Justin is paired with him for a class project. All Justin wants to do is get it over with and go back to hanging out with his friends.... until he discovers Jinsen's incredible artistic talent. And the more he gets to know Jinsen, the more Justin questions his own beliefs. But being friends with Buddha Boy isn't simple, especially when Justin realizes he's going to have to take sides. What matters more: the high school social order or getting to know someone extraordinary?
This is a book for young adults. It's a very quick read (117 pages). Simple and yet very meaningful. I found this lovely little book to be like a breath of fresh air. This was the first book I've read by Kathe Koja and I liked it so well I would love to read more by her.
This wonderful book is going on a bookring journey!
1. cafekat- PA
2. Discoverylover- NZ
3. Juli2007- AUS
4. JoolsW- UK
5. Cassiopaeia- UK
6. UnwrittenLibra- MA
7. NMReader- NM
8. Plaidy- Utah
9. back to me
1. cafekat- PA
2. Discoverylover- NZ
3. Juli2007- AUS
4. JoolsW- UK
5. Cassiopaeia- UK
6. UnwrittenLibra- MA
7. NMReader- NM
8. Plaidy- Utah
9. back to me
Released 16 yrs ago (2/13/2008 UTC) at
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It begins it's bookring journey with cafekat. Enjoy!
It begins it's bookring journey with cafekat. Enjoy!
Excited to find this in my mailbox just now! I am reading PLAIN TRUTH for book club and will begin this as soon as I am finished.
Thanks, WingedMan.
Thanks, WingedMan.
Oh to be different...
Because of my career and the fact that I have had teenagers in and out of my home for about 14 years now, I know the pain of the kid that has spent his day being picked on and the confusion of the kid that is not sure which "side" to choose. It was the same when I was in high school many years ago.
BUDDHA BOY was a joy for me to read. I enjoyed Koya's approach to the very real aspects of the typical high school with typical teenagers. A familiar subject written in a different and appealing voice.
Thanks, WingedMan for the opportunity to read this. I have discovered another author I probably would not have if it had not been for book crossing and the wonderful friends who offer up books for rings.
(will PM discoverylover for address)
Because of my career and the fact that I have had teenagers in and out of my home for about 14 years now, I know the pain of the kid that has spent his day being picked on and the confusion of the kid that is not sure which "side" to choose. It was the same when I was in high school many years ago.
BUDDHA BOY was a joy for me to read. I enjoyed Koya's approach to the very real aspects of the typical high school with typical teenagers. A familiar subject written in a different and appealing voice.
Thanks, WingedMan for the opportunity to read this. I have discovered another author I probably would not have if it had not been for book crossing and the wonderful friends who offer up books for rings.
(will PM discoverylover for address)
Released 16 yrs ago (2/21/2008 UTC) at
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mailed to discoverylover.
customs form # : LC470126088US
mailed to discoverylover.
customs form # : LC470126088US
Journal Entry 8 by discoverylover from Wellington City, Wellington Province New Zealand on Friday, February 29, 2008
Arrived! I ran down to the letterbox in the pouring rain cos I <3 collecting the mail so I'm glad you used bubble wrap cos the outside of the packaging is SOAKED!! Will probably start it now cos the book I'm reading at the moment (Sylvia by Bryce Courtenay) is really long and I'm taking a while to get though it.
Thanks WingedMan and CafeKat for this!!
Observation: the book and bookmark smell nice, like honey :)
Thanks WingedMan and CafeKat for this!!
Observation: the book and bookmark smell nice, like honey :)
Journal Entry 9 by discoverylover from Wellington City, Wellington Province New Zealand on Sunday, March 16, 2008
Sending it on today :) I reread it yesterday and enjoyed it just as much the second time. Thanks WMan for setting up the ring!!! (apologies to Juli2007 for the amount of tape I used to wrap it up, I really didn't want it to get wet!)
Journal Entry 10 by discoverylover from Wellington City, Wellington Province New Zealand on Sunday, March 16, 2008
oops, I scrolled down and realised I haven't done a proper entry for it! So here goes :D
I really enjoyed it! Made me cry at least twice the first time I read it, which I <3! Will definitely be recommending it to others. I really liked the way it was written from a different perspective than books about high school are, it made it more interesting I think.
I really enjoyed it! Made me cry at least twice the first time I read it, which I <3! Will definitely be recommending it to others. I really liked the way it was written from a different perspective than books about high school are, it made it more interesting I think.
Journal Entry 11 by discoverylover at To the next participant in By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, March 16, 2008
Released 16 yrs ago (3/16/2008 UTC) at To the next participant in By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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To Juli2007!
To Juli2007!
Recieved today in mail, can't wait to read it, I am almost finished my current book so should be reading it by tomorrow night!
Thank you WingedMan for sharing this book, and thank you discoverylover for your excellent wrapping skills, it really made me laugh!
Stay tuned.....
Thank you WingedMan for sharing this book, and thank you discoverylover for your excellent wrapping skills, it really made me laugh!
Stay tuned.....
This was a lovely, easy read. I loved the "moral" of the book too, really bought memories of high school and peer pressure back!
Yay!! I received this well travelled little book today and it couldn't have come at a better time, as I'm between reads right now and was wondering what to start next. Question answered : )
Having read the comments so far I'm really looking forward to this.
Thanks juli2007 for posting the book on so promptly, and thanks WingedMan for sharing it with us : )
Having read the comments so far I'm really looking forward to this.
Thanks juli2007 for posting the book on so promptly, and thanks WingedMan for sharing it with us : )
This was a lovely little book with a strong message - a great book for teenage readers (I'm going to look for a copy to pass on to my niece).
I had never heard of Kathe Koja before, but I liked her style of writing and I'd like to read more by her. This is one of those books that leave you thinking long after you have finished reading. Always a sign of a good read : )
I had never heard of Kathe Koja before, but I liked her style of writing and I'd like to read more by her. This is one of those books that leave you thinking long after you have finished reading. Always a sign of a good read : )
Put in the post today to Cassiopaeia.
Enjoy : )
Enjoy : )
Arrived in this mornings post, very speedy delivery. Just arrived before I managed to start my next read, which is rather a long book; so this will fit in nicely with another small book that I also need to finish.
Lovely postcards JoolsW, I'll make sure two of them travel on with the book.
Lovely postcards JoolsW, I'll make sure two of them travel on with the book.
Read this last night, a wonderful book, I liked the way Koja managed to include different teenage characteristics through her small character list. She suceeded in conveying a lot in a short book. Thanks WingedMan for sharing this book.
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES: In the post Airmail to UnwrittenLibra today.
Showed up yesterday in my mailbox in Amherst, MA...got it today when I got back from my camping trip. Thanks, Cassiopaeia!
Easily a ten-star book - one of the most unique I've ever read. Don't let its size fool you. This one really packs a punch. Koja's different, somewhat stream-of-consciousness writing style really enhances the book. Just goes to show how convention can be broken with style and class. Kudos to Kathe Koja for tackling such a sensitive subject - although the ending's not necessarily a pretty picture, it's very real and for someone who had a bad experience in school at that age, it really resonated.
Off to NMReader when I get an address!
Off to NMReader when I get an address!
Mailed off to NMReader.
Arrived a couple days ago. I am looking forward to reading it
What a wonderful story. I have about 18 more pages to read but I thoroughly enjoyed the book so far. I have contacted MollyGrue (per WingedMan's request) after get no response from Plaidy. I will mail as soon as I have her address.
I wish I could develop the ability to be so Zen about bad things.
I wish I could develop the ability to be so Zen about bad things.
Received address from MollyGrue. Will mail tomorrow when running errands with my niece.
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Mailed from the PO closest to my sister's house. Mailed first class with Delivery Confirmation. Confirmation number: 0306 3030 0003 5993 5421
Mailed from the PO closest to my sister's house. Mailed first class with Delivery Confirmation. Confirmation number: 0306 3030 0003 5993 5421
Thanks for including me in the ring! I'll try to read this quickly and send it on to the next person. :)
Marvelous book! It really sparked some interesting thoughts about karma, Buddhism and destiny. Thanks again!
Now need to PM WingedMan to send this home. :)
Now need to PM WingedMan to send this home. :)
Journal Entry 29 by MollyGrue at Unknown in I Don't Know, Somewhere -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (9/23/2009 UTC) at Unknown in I Don't Know, Somewhere -- Controlled Releases
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I have no idea where this one is. So it must be traveling.
I have no idea where this one is. So it must be traveling.
