Buddha Boy 2k
Published: 2008
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"Buddha Boy 2k" by Spencer Murphy follows the journey of a young skateboarding prodigy, who grapples with the pressure of expectations from his peers and family. As he navigates the complexities of adolescence, he discovers solace in an unexpected friendship with a retired monk. Their shared experiences lead him to profound introspection about identity, purpose, and the essence of success. Through skateboarding and spiritual growth, he learns to blend his passion with mindfulness, ultimately finding a way to balance his dreams with the challenges of youth. The story highlights themes of self-discovery, friendship, and personal growth in a modern world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2008 by Fullcast Audio .