Boy Toy by Barry Lyga

Oh boy. This is one of those books that takes the young adult reading world by storm. It is on a number of award nomination lists (Best Books for Young Adults 2008 among them) and many folks warn that is likely to be the target of banning because of its subject matter and graphic content. Nevertheless, this book, about the molestation of a young boy by his female history teacher, is one of the most gripping books I've read this year. Disturbing, captivating, and compelling. A must read for those interested in the dark side of modern times.