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Heretics Anonymous

Katie Henry

Michael is an atheist who does not want to attend a Catholic high school. His discomfort with the school’s status quo begins to change when he meets classmates who share his unease. Their connection gives him support as he navigates a setting shaped by religious expectations that do not match his beliefs. Falling in love also becomes part of Michael’s experience. The story follows his resistance to the school, the friendships he forms there, and the personal connections that help him feel less alone.

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Themes
Belonging · Friendship · Love · Religion And Spirituality · School
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
January 1, 2019
ISBN-13
9781663613998
Language
English
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