Buddha Boy

Name: Buddha Boy
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Kathe Koja
ISBN: 9781933322575

Author: Kathe Koja

Narrator: Spencer Murphy, Full Cast

Unabridged: 2 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Full Cast Audio

Published: 01/01/2004

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes, Bullying

Synopsis

With his shaved head and begging bowl the new kid is an automatic target for the bully boys of Edward Rucher High, an easy mark for their casual cruelty.Watching this, Justin would gladly stay as far from the newcomer as possible, until their economics teacher pairs them for a project and he finds himself becoming fascinated by the kid the others mock as "Buddha Boy". The thing is, friendship with an outcast always carries a price, and soon Justin must decide if he can stay silent in the face of what he knows.A scorching portrait of contemporary high school life, featuring a character listeners will never forget.©2003 Kathe Koja; (P)2004 Full Cast Audio

About Kathe Koja

Kathe Koja writes novels and short fiction, and creates and produces immersive fiction performances, both solo and with a rotating ensemble of artists. Her work crosses and combines genres, and her books have won awards, been multiply translated, and optioned for film and performance. She is based in Detroit and thinks globally.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alex on July 07, 2009

This book was a random recommendation while I was book shopping and the title was quirky enough to catch my interest. It was worth it. I think on audio it was 2/2.5 hours. I could have read it in 1, I'm sure. The story is fairly simple, the setting familiar. A boy (sophomore, I believe) in high schoo......more

Goodreads review by Magda Żmijan on August 31, 2016

A tale about a strange boy transferred to a new school, about an unlikely friendship and bullying. Oh yes, a realistic tale with a hard topic – another type of books I avoid. I use books as an escape from reality, an opportunity to visit new worlds and not to crush into a tough reality. Maybe this boo......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on May 08, 2023

Buddha boy All of his friends are being mean to him buddha boy. He is doing a project with him. His mom suggested that he should give him a coat but and his mom is really mad at him. he is starting to say that portable is actually very nice. Buddha’s boy is going with to his dad Art that Buddha boy......more

Goodreads review by Bobbi on September 16, 2023

What a deep lesson in human behavior, and SO well written and produced on audio. What should one do when witnessing bullying? In Justin’s case, get to know the one bullied, grow to like and respect him, and eventually feel enough compassion to defend him. Should be read by every school kid! Oh, and......more

Goodreads review by Joe on February 23, 2020

4.25 Stars. Great short story.......more