"The Oxboy" by Anne Mazer follows the journey of a young boy named Oxboy who feels out of place in his community and struggles with feelings of isolation. Set in a rural landscape, the story dives into Oxboy's adventures as he explores his surroundings and learns about friendship, identity, and acceptance. Through encounters with various characters, Oxboy begins to understand himself better and discovers the importance of belonging and self-acceptance. The narrative beautifully captures the challenges of growing up and the transformative power of connecting with others, making it a poignant tale of self-discovery and resilience. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-9th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-13 years.

There are 104 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Open Road Media Teen & Tween .

Anne Mazer grew up in a family of writers in upstate New York. Intending to be an artist, she studied at the School of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University. She then went to Paris for three years, where she studied French and French literature and where she began to write. She is the author of over thirty-five books, including the picture books THE SALAMANDER ROOM and THE NO-NOTHINGS AND THEIR BABY, as well as several novels. Her series include The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes and Sister Magic. She lives in Ithaca, NY with her husband. Visit her at www. amazingmazer. com.