Description
| Product ID: | 9780316472180 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Tyler Johnson Was Here |
| Authors: | Author: Jay Coles |
| Page Count: | 304 |
| Subjects: | Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism, Personal & social issues: racism & multiculturalism (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 13 years |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The Hate U Give meets All American Boys in this striking and heartbreaking novel, commenting on current race relations in America, by debut author Jay Coles--now available in paperback. A young man searches for answers after the death of his brother at the hands of police in this striking debut novel, for readers of The Hate U Give. When Marvin Johnson''s twin, Tyler, goes to a party, Marvin decides to tag along to keep an eye on his brother. But what starts as harmless fun turns into a shooting, followed by a police raid. The next day, Tyler has gone missing, and it''s up to Marvin to find him. But when Tyler is found dead, a video leaked online tells an even more chilling story: Tyler has been shot and killed by a police officer. Terrified as his mother unravels and mourning a brother who is now a hashtag, Marvin must learn what justice and freedom really mean. Tyler Johnson Was Here is a powerful and moving portrait of youth and family that speaks to the serious issues of today--from gun control to the Black Lives Matter movement. |
| Imprint Name: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Publisher Name: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-04-11 |
