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Caught in the Crossfire

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Two boys at Bible camp; one forbidden love.

That is the dilemma sixteen-year-old Jonathan Cooper faces when he goes away to Spirit Lake Bible Camp, an oasis for teen believers situated along Minnesota's rugged north shore. He is expecting a summer of mosquito bites, bonfires with S'mores, and photography classes with Simon, his favorite counselor, who always helps Jonathan see his life in perfect focus.

What he isn't expecting is Ian McGuire, a new camper who openly argues against phrases like pray the gay away. Ian is certain of many things, including what could happen between them if only Jonathan could surrender to his feelings. Jonathan, however, tosses in a storm of indecision between his belief in God and his inability to stay away from Ian. When a real storm hits and Ian is lost in it, Jonathan is forced to make a public decision that changes his life.

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    • School Library Journal

      July 1, 2014

      Gr 10 Up-Sixteen-year-old Jonathan is back at Spirit Lake Bible Camp for the seventh summer in a row while his dad serves in Iraq. But this year he can't focus on singalongs, arts and crafts, or even worry about his dad, because he finds himself attracted to a new camper, Ian. Jonathan spends the month of camp torn between the evangelical faith in which he was raised and his relationship with Ian, which they consummate in a fairly explicit scene. While the camp director considers Jonathan's feelings for Ian a "satanic attack," a sympathetic counselor offers Scriptural support for loving, committed same-sex relationships. With the latter's help, Jonathan begins to accept his sexuality and consider coming out to his parents. This well-intentioned effort may fill a niche for teens who identify as both gay and Christian, especially those from military families. However, the frequent use of cliched language, stereotyped characters (including a local Ojibwe biologist), and well-worn plot devices will limit the book's appeal.-Sarah Stone, San Francisco Public Library

      Copyright 2014 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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