Dear Martin
of Nic Stone (Goodreads Author)
Series: Dear Martin #1
Description
Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, Nic Stone joins industry giants Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers as she boldly tackles American race relations in this stunning debut.Justyce McAllister is top of his class and set for the Ivy Leagueâbut none of that matters to the police officer who just put him in handcuffs. And despite leaving his rough neighborhood behind, he can't escape the scorn of his former peers or the ridicule of his new classmates. Justyce looks to the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for answers. But do they hold up anymore? He starts a journal to Dr. King to find out.Then comes the day Justyce goes driving with his best friend, Manny, windows rolled down, music turned upâway up, sparking the fury of a white off-duty cop beside them. Words fly. Shots are fired. Justyce and Manny are caught in the crosshairs. In the media fallout, it's Justyce who is under attack.
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- Format Hardcover
- Pages 224 pages
- Publisher Crown Books for Young Readers
- Publication Date October 17th 2017
- First Publication Not informed
- Language English
- ISBN 9781101939499
- Edition Not informed
- Category Other
- Scenario ['Atlanta, Georgia (United States)']
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