Man o' War
A Stonewall Honor Book
An achingly honest and frequently hilarious coming-of-age novel about an Arab American trans teen fighting to keep their head above water in a landlocked Midwestern town.
Man o' wars are not jellyfish, and River McIntyre is not happy. River doesn't know why they're unhappy—though perhaps it has something to do with the way they relate more to captive marine life at the local aquarium than to the people around them. That is, until they have a run-in with Indigo "Indy" Waits on the annual class field trip. Face-to-face with an affirmed queer person, River leaps out of the closet and into the shark tank. Literally. What follows is a wrenching journey of self-discovery that spans years and winds through layers of coming out, transition, and top surgery, promising a free life for River with so much more than happiness: A life that's full of trans joy and true love.
“River is the most emotionally engaging character I've read in a long time, and this novel is a deep and comprehensive exploration of the journey transgender people trek through the confining world they're born into. Eye-opening, heartfelt, and real—with a massive payoff of true love.” —A.S. King, author of Dig, winner of the Michael L. Printz Award
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 336
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers
Language: en
ISBN: 9780593353721
Creator Bio
Cory McCarthy is an American author known for her compelling storytelling and vivid imagery. Growing up in a small town in Kentucky, she developed a love for horses and the rich history of the Thoroughbred racing industry. This passion for equine culture and literature led her to pursue a degree in English and Creative Writing at the University of Kentucky. After graduating, she worked as a freelance journalist, covering various equestrian events and writing features on notable racehorses. Her debut novel, Man o' War, explores the life and legacy of the iconic racehorse and has been praised for its elegant prose and emotional depth. McCarthy continues to write and currently resides in Lexington, Kentucky with her husband and their two horses.
