Deliver Us From Evie

A very good and realistic book about lesbianism and coming out. I came out with barely a fuss, and most everyone has accepted me, so reading this book really helped me see just how hard it can be for some people, and why I'm so lucky in that respect.

A very good teen book about small town life and how parents, siblings, friends, and townspeople react to a queer teen in their midst. 25 years after being written, this book still feels relative today. Evie is the girl who likes sports, wearing "boys' clothes," and driving fast cars. She isn't "ladylike" and she doesn't care what people think about her. She just is who she is. A story that teaches how to love people for who they are and who they want to be.

Told from the POV of a younger brother, it's the story of Evie, a small-town farmboy butch who falls in love with the femme daughter of the richest man in town. A butch-femme love story for young adults, with a discussion of class? Why is this book out of print?

Parr Burrman's got a problem: his big sister Evie. She's the nicest person anybody's ever met, the hardest worker on their family's farm, and the best mechanic in town. But now she and Patsy Duff--daughter of the man who owns half the town-- are spending an awful lot of time together. It's only a matter of time before the clock ticks down and Evie's bombshell explodes all over Parr's life. Written from Parr's perspective, this is a fantastic book for teens -- queer and not-- from small towns. M.E. Kerr breathes vivid life into the setting, and brings in a cast of round characters who are sure to remind you of folks you know. The narrative is sharply witted, and the pacing of the book speeds up and slows down, along with the work on the show more Burrman family farm. Highly recommended for high school and public libraries, also a possibility for middle school libraries. show less

Parr's sister Evie dresses in masculine clothes, likes to fix machines and finds herself crushing on Patsy, the banker's daughter. Despite the stigma of being labeled as a lesbian, Evie find strength in herself and moves away to live with Patsy. Overall, I thought the characters and storyline was overly stereotypical. I'm not sure if a teenager would respond better to the book, but I found it to be a bit slow and static.

Somewhat of a touchy book for some students. This YA novel deals with GLTB issues, specifically focusing on a small town girl who dresses somewhat masculine and is attracted to females. The book is told from the viewpoint of the female protagonist's younger brother. The critical perspective of the novel is wonderful if you are trying to get students to relate to the "unknown" that surrounds GLTB issues. Great book!

A fantastic book about Parr and his older sister Evie, a wonderful eighteen-year-old butch who knows exactly who she is -- it's everyone else who's going to have to adjust.