Cutter Boy
by Cristy Watson
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Pub Date Aug 01 2016 | Archive Date Nov 23 2016
James Lorimer & Company | Lorimer Children & Teens
Description
Bullied at school and ignored at home, Travis has a secret: cutting himself with a razor blade is the only thing that lets him control the pain in his life and find some peace. When he becomes friends with Chyvonne he doesn't know how to get close to her without revealing his secret and making himself even more vulnerable. Spending time with Chyvonne spurs Travis to try to discover why his mother can't seem to face his very existence. It's only when he learns about the art form of paper cutting that he realizes there might be other ways to make himself feel adrenaline-fueled and in control.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781459410985 |
| PRICE | $27.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Judy G, Reviewer
With well developed characters and a fast moving plot, Cutter Boy tackles the very current teenage problems of bullying, fitting, in, and self mutilation head on in a caring, realistic manner. This book should appeal to middle and high school students. Its low reading level (3.1) makes it accessible to a wide range of students. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Cutter Boy to students.
Christi F, Reviewer
Wow! Just wow! This book is a great ya novel dealing with cutting - the why's, the emotions both before and after cutting, and the shame that a true cutter feels if/when they are discovered. It's intense and written in a way that does not glorify cutting, nor does it shame the cutter. I love that it's from a boy's perspective as it's usually girls who are focused on when it comes to this issue. I love that the people around him are the ones who inadvertently inspire him to find other outlets than cutting. This book shows how much of what we say or do as adults (and/or friends) impacts youth. I think that everyone who works with kids should read this book. Since it's ya it only took me about two and a half hours to read. While it's not full of facts or figures (it is fictional), it does provide insight to how the cutter is feeling and another method (art) to redirect the pain. I like that he's not instantly "fixed" but is inspired to work on the underlying issues and how the book comes full circle.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read for an honest review. This is definitely a great book for anyone who works with kids or teens struggling with these issues.
martha l, Reviewer
Cutter Boy (Lorimer:Side Streets) by Christy Watson
Cutter Boy by Christy Watson is a great young adult read for below average readers. The story centers around a boy who is sliding through life ignored and bullied. His way of dealing with the pain is to cut, a secret that no one knows about at least until Chyvonne moves to town. She has no preconceived notions about Travis and befriends him. Together they move forward Chyvonne to play basketball and Travis to learn to cut paper.
Excellent book!
Point of Interest: Women self injure more than male’s do according to statistics, but the population of male who self injure is growing. This behavior is contagious and is a coping mechanism with young people.
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