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The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky

By Josh Galarza
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Hardcover edition

Publisher Macmillan Imprint Henry Holt and Company, Inc. ISBN

9781250907714

The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky

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Discrimination: General,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Alcohol Abuse,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Underage Use,Language: Strong Language,Medical: Eating Disorder,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Social Issue: Body or Weight Shaming,Violence: Mild Violence,Violence: Self-Harm Reference/Discussion

For fans of Darius the Great is Not Okay and Perks of Being a Wallflower comes a hilarious and heart-wrenching debut with an unforgettable voice about a teen boy grappling with body and self-esteem issues after unfathomable life changes.



Ever since cancer invaded his adoptive mother’s life, Brett feels like he’s losing everything, most of all control. To cope, Brett fuels all of his anxieties into epic fantasies, including his intergalactic Kid Condor comic book series, which features food constellations and characters not unlike those in his own life.



But lately Brett’s grip on reality has started to lose its hold. The fictions he’s been telling himself—about his unattractive body, the feeling that he’s a burden to his best friend, that he’s too sick to be loved—has consumed him completely, and Brett will do anything to forget about the cosmic-sized hole in his chest, even if it's unhealthy.



But when Brett’s journal and deepest insecurities are posted online for the whole school to see, Brett realizes he can no longer avoid the painful truths of his real-life narrative. As his eating disorder escalates, Brett must be honest with the people closest to him, including his new and fierce friend Mallory who seems to know more about Brett’s issues than he does. With their support, he just might find the courage to face the toughest reality of all.



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