Stick - Andrew  Smith This is a story of a 14 year old boy named Stark nicknamed Stick,and his brother Bosten. Stick was born with one ear and is bullied for being deformed. Their parents are abusive and the love between the two brothers shows as they try to protect each other from their them.

When Stick finds out his brother is gay he fears for his brothers life knowing he would not survive the abuse from his father. Bosten leaves home for his own safety. Stick follows him and in his search for his brother he mets up with some good and bad people along the way. This story is about Stick and his love for his brother and Stick finding his own way.

I would recommend and rated it 4 stars.