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Nic Stone, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin, creates two unforgettable characters in one hard-hitting story about class, money – both too little and too much – and how you make your own luck in the world. The perfect next read for fans of Adam Silvera, Becky Albertalli and John Green.
Seventeen-year-old Rico splits her time outside school between looking after her younger brother and working in the local gas station to help her mum pay the bills.
So when she sells a jackpot-winning lotto ticket and the money goes unclaimed, Rico thinks maybe her luck has changed. If she can find the ticket holder and reunite them with the cash, hopefully she will get a cut of the winnings... That is if she can avoid falling for the annoyingly handsome (and filthy rich) boy she roped into helping her with the hunt.
Praise for Nic Stone:
'Absolutely incredible, honest, gut-wrenching! A must-read!' Angie Thomas, bestselling author of The Hate U Give
'Powerful, wrenching and compulsively readable' John Green, bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars
'Earnest, funny, achingly human, and unshakably hopeful' Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
'Painfully timely and deeply moving, this is the novel the next generation should be reading' Jodi Picoult
'Raw and gripping' Jason Reynolds, bestselling author of The Long Way Down
'Radiant Masterpiece' Adam Silvera, bestselling author of They Both Die At the End
Return to the world of Dear Martin in Nic Stone's NEW novel, Dear Justyce, publishing October 2020 and available for pre-order now!
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Dear Martin
Jackpot
Dear Justyce - publishing October 2020
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Jackpot by Nic Stone has been well-received for its engaging exploration of socio-economic issues through a compelling narrative. Readers appreciate the author's ability to interweave themes of luck, wealth disparity, and the pursuit of happiness with relatable characters and a thought-provoking plot. It has been praised for its insightful portrayal of diverse perspectives, making it a captivating read for young audiences.
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ISBN: 9781471186905
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 October 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Nic Stone is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin. A Spelman College graduate, Nic lives in Atlanta with her family. Boom Town is her first adult novel.
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