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Dear Martin, Nic Stone

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Dear Martin, Nic Stone
Language
eng
resource.accompanyingMatter
libretto or text
Form of composition
not applicable
Format of music
not applicable
Intended audience
HL720L, Lexile
Literary text for sound recordings
fiction
Main title
Dear Martin
Medium
sound recording audiobook download
Responsibility statement
Nic Stone
resource.studyProgramName
Accelerated Reader, UG, 4.8, 6, 192070
Summary
"Raw and gripping." ́ђوJason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling coauthor of All American Boys A must-read!" ́ђوAngie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give 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 Leaguéђوbut 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 uṕђوway 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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