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These are the stories of three boys living in Texas: one growing up, one dreaming, and one fighting to stay alive in the face of destitution and adversity. There's second-grader William, a shy yet imaginative boy who schemes about how to get back at his school-yard bully, Randy. Then there's Sam, a 15-year-old boy who dreams of getting a 1980 Mazda RX-7 for his sixteenth birthday but has to work at a Greek restaurant to fund his dream. Finally, there's Seff, a 21-year-old on the brink of manhood, trying to survive along with his roommate, working as waiters and barely making ends meet. These three stories are told with heart, humor, and an uncompromising look at what it meant to grow up in Texas during the 1980s and 1990s.

"The writing is sharp and unpretentiously thoughtful, and since each of the main characters finds solace in companionship, this is an affecting literary depiction of the comforting power of friendship. Each of the stories can be read on its own, but taken together, they make a coherent, thematic whole, skillfully produced. An endearing collection that deftly captures the need for youthful fellowship." — Kirkus Reviews

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"Verdict: With nary a dull moment, Scott Semegran's BOYS features short stories filled with unexpected nuances that draws readers right into the heart of his well-developed characters." — IndieReader. 5 Stars. IR Approved.

"Semegran's work is evocative and replete with relatable, recognizable characters... who find comfort in friendship. With its descriptive flair and flashes of humor, Boys offers an engaging read—one short fiction fans are sure to enjoy." — BlueInk Review

"Raising difficult questions of morality, this slice-of-life narrative is as heartfelt as it is entertaining... Boys is compellingly realistic fiction. Its fantastic details, interesting construction, and humor make it worth the read." — Foreword Clarion Reviews. Clarion Rating: 4 out of 5.

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Boys: Stories about Bullies, Jobs, and Other Unpleasant Rites of Passage from Boyhood to Manhood

Paperback Info

ISBN(s): 978-0999717325 and 978-0692470114

Language: English

Edition: Second Edition

Printed: 184 pages, 6" x 9", perfect binding, white paper, black and white ink, full-color cover with matte finish

Publisher: Mutt Press

Category: Fiction / Short Stories / Humor / Coming of Age

Hardcover Info

ISBN: 978-1087874456

Language: English

Edition: Awards Edition

Printed: 246 pages, 6" x 9", hardcover binding, case laminate, full-color illustrated cover, cream paper, black and white ink

Publisher: Mutt Press

Category: Fiction / Short Stories / Humor / Coming of Age

ISBN: 978-0999717318

Language: English

Edition: Second Edition

Printed: 186 pages, 6" x 9", hardcover binding, cream paper, black and white ink, blue linen hardcover, gold spine text, full-color dust-jacket cover with gloss finish

Publisher: Mutt Press

Category: Fiction / Short Stories / Humor / Coming of Age

eBook Info

Word Count: 68,424

Audiobook Info

ISBN: 978-0999717370

Narrated by: J.R. Moorland, John Stempien, and Cody Roberts

Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Publisher: Mutt Press

Category: Fiction / Short Stories / Humor / Coming of Age

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