The Xylophone West
by Alex Lubischer
November - December, 2011
Patrick isn’t all that different- but after his classmates break his arm for not fitting their mold, he attempts to escape their bullying by running away with his best friend Shane. When heartbreak derails Patrick’s fast track to happiness, he is left to confront not only his tormentors, but also his growing need for acceptance. An unsettling coming-of-age story for the modern day, The Xylophone West chronicles a young boy’s journey into the heart of violence and back again.
