Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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Winger
by Andrew Smith
Illustrator: Sam Bosma
Ages: 14+
Published: 2014
Publisher: Simon & Schuster BFYR
ISBN: 978-1-44244-428
Keywords: Sexuality, Rugby
The youngest junior at boarding school, rugby player Ryan, lands in the dorm for trouble-makers. He is not prepared for the events that unfold. Charcoal and ink illustrations.