What I Was by Meg Rosoff
Set in the 1960s, this coming-of-age novel follows a lonely, rebellious teenage boy who is sent to a boarding school on the bleak English coast. There, he encounters a mysterious and self-sufficient boy living in a dilapidated hut by the sea. As their friendship deepens, the protagonist becomes captivated by the boy's unconventional lifestyle and independence, leading him to question his own identity and the constraints of society. The story explores themes of friendship, identity, and the longing for freedom, all set against the backdrop of the harsh and isolating coastal landscape.
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