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UK Carnegie Medal winner
A National Book Award Finalist
Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book
An NPR Favorite Book of 2019
A New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2019
A Time Best Children’s Book of 2019
A Today Show Best Kids’ Book of 2019
A Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2019
A School Library Journal Best Middle Grade Book of 2019
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2019
A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of 2019
“As innovative as it is emotionally arresting.” —Entertainment Weekly
From National Book Award finalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes a novel told in ten blocks, showing all the different directions kids’ walks home can take.
This story was going to begin like all the best stories. With a school bus falling from the sky. But no one saw it happen. They were all too busy—
Talking about boogers.
Stealing pocket change.
Skateboarding.
Wiping out.
Braving up.
Executing complicated handshakes.
Planning an escape.
Making jokes.
Lotioning up.
Finding comfort.
But mostly, too busy walking home.
Jason Reynolds conjures ten tales (one per block) about what happens after the dismissal bell rings, and brilliantly weaves them into one wickedly funny, piercingly poignant look at the detours we face on the walk home, and in life.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books; Reprint edition (October 27, 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 240 pages
ISBN-10 : 1481438298
ISBN-13 : 978-1481438292
Reading age : 10 – 12 years, from customers
Lexile measure : 750L
Grade level : 5 – 9
Item Weight : 9 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.25 inches
Customers say
Customers praise the book for its engaging stories and relatable messages. They find the author’s storytelling skillful and descriptive, making it an excellent collection of short stories suitable for middle school classrooms. The characters are described as compelling and distinct, though interconnected through settings and community connections.
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