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The Boy in the Black Suit
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An honest and emotional look at loss and relationships from NYTimes bestselling author Jason Reynolds.
An honest and emotional look at loss and relationships from NYTimes bestselling author Jason Reynolds.
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Matt wears a black suit every day. No, not because his mum died—although she did, and it sucks. But he wears the suit for his gig at the local funeral home, which pays way better than the Cluck Bucket, and he needs the income since his dad can't handle the bills (or anything, really) on his own. So while Dad's snagging bottles of whisky, Matt's snagging fifteen quid an hour. Not bad. But everything else? Not good.
Then Matt meets Lovey. Crazy name, and she's been through more crazy stuff than he can imagine. Yet Lovey never cries. She's tough. Really tough. Tough in the way Matt wishes he could be. Which is maybe why he's drawn to her, and definitely why he can't seem to shake her.
Because there's nothing more hopeful than finding a person who understands your loneliness—and who can maybe even help take it away.
The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds is a moving narrative that explores themes of grief, resilience, and the unexpected connections that bring people together at the most difficult times.
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The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds is praised for its authentic portrayal of grief and healing. Reviewers highlight the emotional depth and nuanced character development that make the journey of the protagonist compelling. Reynolds' ability to weave humour into a story about loss is noted, offering a blend of poignant moments and hope that resonates with young adult readers.
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ISBN: 9780571356126
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 August 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 217g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Jason Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author, shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal, a Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree, National Book Award Honoree, a Kirkus Award winner, a two-time Walter Dean Myers Award winner, an NAACP Image Award Winner, and the recipient of multiple Coretta Scott King honors. The American Booksellers Association's 2017 and 2018 spokesperson for Indies First, his many books include When I Was the Greatest, Boy in the Black Suit, All American Boys (cowritten with Brendan Kiely), As Brave as You, For Every One, the Track series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu), and Long Way Down, which received both a Newbery Honor and a Printz Honor. He lives in Washington, DC. You can find his ramblings at JasonWritesBooks.com.
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