Best Man, The

This is the coming-of-age story of Archer, who narrates events in his life from grades 1 to 6. He relates incidences of bullying, sexual orientation, gay marriage, family life, and his special relationships with his immediate family and grandparents, as he thinks about the kind of person he wants to become. Suitable for grades 5-9, the novel can be read, discussed, and reflected upon for a novel study, journal writing, literature circles, creative writing, and class discussions, and deals with themes of bullying, gender, relationships, identity, belonging, sexual orientation, and acceptance.