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That’s not me.
I’m just hidden in this body.
Ros has finally found Eddy, the girlfriend they’ve always wanted. But Ros can’t tell her the truth: that Ros is trans, and wants to live in a male body.
After a party Ros’s classmates “discover” they are a lesbian – but the inaccurate label is hurtful.
Ros knows only one thing will make them happy. But telling the world a truth you’ve hidden all your life is scary. Maybe it would be easier to live a lie? The homophobic comments are already bad enough.
And if the truth comes out – what is Ros’s next move? And what will happen when Eddy finds out?
Warning: Self-Harm
"A book that will be important to many young readers." – Claire Hennessy, The Irish Times
"An unflinching yet hopeful portrayal of experiences of gender dysphoria and coming out." – Publishers Weekly
"A timely reminder that we need to truly look and learn if we are to understand." – Armadillo Magazine
"This was an alternative read but I felt I lived and breathed every emotion with Ros as the pages turned - hoping that the conclusion would be a good one - a must read!! Chris Ricketts is a truly inspirational writer." – ***** reader review
"Moving. Intense. Unusual. Challenging.
Devoured in a single day.
Aristotle said, ‘Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.’ This is a book about leaving no stone unturned until you secure understanding and acceptance from the person who matters most. Yourself." – ***** reader review
Description
That’s not me.
I’m just hidden in this body.
Ros has finally found Eddy, the girlfriend they’ve always wanted. But Ros can’t tell her the truth: that Ros is trans, and wants to live in a male body.
After a party Ros’s classmates “discover” they are a lesbian – but the inaccurate label is hurtful.
Ros knows only one thing will make them happy. But telling the world a truth you’ve hidden all your life is scary. Maybe it would be easier to live a lie? The homophobic comments are already bad enough.
And if the truth comes out – what is Ros’s next move? And what will happen when Eddy finds out?
Warning: Self-Harm
Praise
"A book that will be important to many young readers." – Claire Hennessy, The Irish Times
"An unflinching yet hopeful portrayal of experiences of gender dysphoria and coming out." – Publishers Weekly
"A timely reminder that we need to truly look and learn if we are to understand." – Armadillo Magazine
"This was an alternative read but I felt I lived and breathed every emotion with Ros as the pages turned - hoping that the conclusion would be a good one - a must read!! Chris Ricketts is a truly inspirational writer." – ***** reader review
"Moving. Intense. Unusual. Challenging.
Devoured in a single day.
Aristotle said, ‘Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.’ This is a book about leaving no stone unturned until you secure understanding and acceptance from the person who matters most. Yourself." – ***** reader review