"Golden Boy" by Ron Butler follows the story of Thomas, a talented young athlete with dreams of making it big in the world of sports. As he navigates the pressures of competition, family expectations, and his own ambitions, Thomas finds himself grappling with tough choices that test his integrity and character. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant community, the narrative explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the pursuit of greatness. Along the way, Thomas learns valuable lessons about what it truly means to be a champion both on and off the field, ultimately discovering his own path to success. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

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 2021 by Tantor Audio .

Tara Sullivan (www. tarasullivanbooks. com) lives in Malden, Massachusetts. This is her first novel.