"Buddha Boy" by Kathe Koja follows the story of a high school student named Jinsong who becomes captivated by a new classmate, a boy known for his calm demeanor and unique perspective on life. Prone to bullying, Jinsong struggles with his own identity and the pressures of teenage life. As he grows closer to this enigmatic friend, he learns about the transformative power of compassion and the importance of self-acceptance. The novel explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the search for inner peace, ultimately challenging the characters to confront their fears and find their own paths to enlightenment. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Thorndike Young Adult .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 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 2007 by Full Cast Audio .