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On the Come Up

By Angie Thomas
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On the Come Up by Angie Thomas follows the journey of Bri, a talented 16-year-old rapper, who dreams of making it big and stepping out of the shadow of her late father, a hip-hop legend. Facing financial struggles at home and challenges at school, Bri pours her heart into her music to fight for her dreams and prove herself. The story explores themes of family, resilience, and finding one's voice in a world that often tries to silence it.
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You might enjoy this book if you’re interested in stories about resilience, ambition, and the power of music. It follows a young, aspiring rapper as she navigates her dreams amidst personal challenges and societal pressures, offering an inspiring and emotional exploration of finding one’s voice and defying expectations. This tale captures the heart of creative passion and the determination to make one's mark.

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On the Come Up

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Waterstones Children's Book Prize-winning author

New York Times #1 bestselling author

The highly anticipated second novel from Angie Thomas returns to the world of Garden Heights for a powerful story about hip hop, freedom of speech - and fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you.

Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri's got massive shoes to fill. But when her first song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, Bri finds herself at the centre of controversy and portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. And with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri no longer just wants to make it - she has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be.

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Angie Thomas delivers a compelling story that deftly balances humour and emotion, reflecting her own background as a former rapper. The book is praised for its honesty and humanity, capturing the complex experiences of young characters not often spotlighted in literature. It's recognised as a confident follow-up to her debut, cementing Thomas's reputation as a powerful voice in young adult fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406372168

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

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Angie Thomas Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Angie Thomas is the author of the hugely critically acclaimed and bestselling The Hate U Give. She was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. A former teen rapper, she is the recipient of a Walter Dean Myers Grant, awarded by the We Need Diverse Books campaign. This is her second novel. You can find her on Twitter: @acthomasbooks or visit her website, angiethomas.com.

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