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Dear Martin

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Dear Martin by Nic Stone follows high school student Justyce McAllister as he navigates the complexities of race relations in America. In an effort to find guidance, he writes letters to Dr Martin Luther King Jr., reflecting on his experiences and struggles for justice. The story explores themes of identity, prejudice, and social justice, making it a compelling read for young adults.
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You might like this book if you enjoy stories that tackle relevant social issues, such as race and identity, through the journey of a compelling young protagonist. The narrative explores the challenges faced by modern teenagers, offering a powerful and thought-provoking story that encourages empathy and reflection.

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Absolutely incredible, honest, gut-wrenching! A must-read! Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give

Painfully timely and deeply moving, this is the novel the next generation should be reading Jodi Picoult

Justyce's story is earnest, funny, achingly human, and unshakably hopeful. I am forever changed. Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

Raw and gripping Jason Reynolds, author of Long Way Down

A powerful, wrenching, and compulsively readable story that lays bare the history, and the present, of racism in America John Green, author of The Fault in our Stars

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Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, Nic Stone boldly tackles American race relations in this #1 New York Times bestselling novel.

Justyce McAllister is top of his class and set for the Ivy League – but none of that matters to the police officer who just put him in handcuffs. And despite leaving his rough neighbourhood 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 up – way up, sparking the fury of a white off-duty police officer 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.

Return to the world of Dear Martin in the stunning NEW novel from Nic Stone, Dear Justyce. Available now!

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Dear Martin by Nic Stone has been praised for its compelling portrayal of racial tension and social issues through the eyes of a young African American student. Reviews highlight the book’s raw and honest storytelling, impactful narrative, and its ability to engage readers in crucial conversations about race and justice. Many recommend it for sparking important dialogues and for its relatable, well-developed characters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471175565

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Nic Stone is theΒ #1Β New York TimesΒ bestselling author ofΒ Dear Martin. A Spelman College graduate, Nic lives in Atlanta with her family.Β Boom TownΒ is her first adult novel.

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