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OverviewA drug deal goes south and a cop has been shot. Lil J's on the run. And he's starting to get dope sick. He'd do anything to change the last twenty-four hours, and when he stumbles into an abandoned building, it actually might be possible. . . . Elements of magical realism intensify this harrowing story about drug use, violence, perceptions of reality, and second chances. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Walter Dean MyersPublisher: Perfection Learning Imprint: Perfection Learning Dimensions: Width: 12.40cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 18.00cm Weight: 0.204kg ISBN: 9781606867372ISBN 10: 1606867377 Pages: 186 Publication Date: 02 February 2010 Recommended Age: From 14 to 17 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsCharacters have vivid page presence. -- Kirkus Reviews Rich, nuanced.the use of magical realism brings depth and an intriguing strangeness to [Myers'] sharp-eyed observations of Harlem street life. -- School Library Journal (starred review) A didn t-see-that-coming ending wraps up the story on a note of well-earned hope and will leave readers with plenty to think about. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Readers might be moved to consider what they d do in their own lives if they could start with a clean slate. --Bulletin of the Center for Children s Books Drugs, drive-by shootings, gang warfare, wasted lives Myers has written about all these subjects with nuanced understanding and a hard-won, qualified sense of hope. --New York Times Myers narrative strategy is so inherently dramatic that it captures his readers attentions and imaginations, inviting not only empathy but also thoughtful discussion. --ALA Booklist Rich, nuanced the use of magical realism brings depth and an intriguing strangeness to [Myers ] sharp-eyed observations of Harlem street life. --School Library Journal (starred review) Characters have vivid page presence. --Kirkus Reviews Readers might be moved to consider what they'd do in their own lives if they could start with a clean slate. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Myers' narrative strategy is so inherently dramatic that it captures his readers' attentions and imaginations, inviting not only empathy but also thoughtful discussion. --ALA Booklist Rich, nuanced...the use of magical realism brings depth and an intriguing strangeness to [Myers'] sharp-eyed observations of Harlem street life. --School Library Journal (starred review) Drugs, drive-by shootings, gang warfare, wasted lives--Myers has written about all these subjects with nuanced understanding and a hard-won, qualified sense of hope. --New York Times A didn't-see-that-coming ending wraps up the story on a note of well-earned hope and will leave readers with plenty to think about. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Characters have vivid page presence. --Kirkus Reviews Characters have vivid page presence. --Kirkus Reviews Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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