{"product_id":"false-face-hardcover","title":"False Face - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJosh Galarza\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A tour de force.\" --\u003ci\u003eSLJ\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom National Book Award Finalist Josh Galarza comes a moving new young adult novel full of self-discovery, forgiveness, and acceptance.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRusty is positive Todd with two D's is a figment of his troubled mind. That's the only explanation for why he breaks into musical numbers and lurks in the school bleachers to stare unabashedly at Burt, the cutest guy in school. But when Todd's antics go a little too far, Rusty quickly finds himself in a dangerous situation. Little does Rusty know, the boy he's head over heels for just might be the one to save his life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy day, Burt Espinoza is the only out kid in school who's ever maintained his social status. But by night, he is a real hero: a secret agent rescuing vulnerable queer kids in danger. His handlers (also his adoptive moms) are concerned he's pushing himself too hard to be the man he thinks he needs to be. Now Burt has to prove that he's ready for his biggest mission yet: saving the only boy he's ever hurt. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRaw, surreal, and timely, this novel is perfect for fans of Rex Ogle and Randy Ribay.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJosh Galarza\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, a National Book Award finalist. After a career in Montessori education, he earned a BA in English and BFA in art from the University of Nevada, Reno, where he later taught printmaking and a MFA in creative writing from Virginia Commonwealth University. Josh now lives in his beloved northern Nevada, where dreams can (and do!) come true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.42 x 8.32 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 20, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44811722096699,"sku":"9781250424266","price":25.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2274\/9755\/files\/HufcmEyfpE9781250424266.webp?v=1793325040","url":"https:\/\/bookshopclassics.shop\/products\/false-face-hardcover","provider":"Bookshop Classics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}