Reynolds' voice is impressively fully formed and the comic-like illustrations in this edition from the award-winning Bristolian Akhran Girmay give it a fresh new look. Reynolds is a master at making us feel at home in other people's neighbourhoods... You can see how Reynolds has become one of America's favourite children's authors. - The Times, Book of the Week
Oozes with authenticity . . . characters are well developed; their sweetness, sassiness, and even stupidity are endearing and relatable . . . Reynolds is an author to watch. - School Library Journal, Starred Review
Upends tired stereotypes . . . while leaving in enough sass and grit to keep the story believable. A funny and rewarding read. - Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review
Urban fiction with heart, an unexpectedly gorgeous meditation on the meaning of family, the power of friendship, and the value of loyalty. - Booklist
A moving and thought-provoking study of the connectivity among a family and friends that plays upon and defies readers' expectations. An author worth watching. - Kirkus
Jason Reynolds is a genius. A true magician of words and ideas whose books never fail to fire the imaginations (and capture the hearts). - LoveReading4Kids
Beautifully written. The wisecracking dialogue is full of warmth, humour and genuine affection for the setting. A very real reading experience that is accessible and profound. -- Joy Court - LoveReading4Kids
Book Description
From the Carnegie and UKLA winning author, a coming-of-age novel about friendship and loyalty across neighbourhood lines - illustrated by award-winner, Akhran Girmay.
About the Author
Jason Reynolds is a critically acclaimed American writer and poet and winner of the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers.
From Jason: "Here's what I know: I know there are a lot - A LOT - of young people who hate reading. I know that many of these book haters are boys. I know that many of these book-hating boys, don't actually hate books, they hate boredom. So here's what I plan to do: NOT WRITE BORING BOOKS. "
This is the first of his books to be published in the UK.
jasonwritesbooks.com
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Akhran Girmay is a FAB Prize winning illustrator based in Bristol. He is enthralled by storytelling from ancient mythologies and enjoys the act of world-building. Often his stylistic objective is to produce textured and coarse illustrations through the use of traditional media and with a focus on dynamic and bold characterisations.
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