The 57 Bus

Name: The 57 Bus
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SKU: 9781526361233
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A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives

By Dashka Slater

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Summary

The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater explores the real-life incident on a bus in Oakland, California, which significantly impacts the lives of two teenagers. The book delves into the themes of gender identity, justice, and the consequences of one brief moment. It provides a nuanced perspective on the lives of the two individuals from different backgrounds and how their paths irrevocably intersect.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This gripping true story may appeal to you if you're interested in a thought-provoking exploration of race, class, gender, and the justice system. It dives into the lives of two teens—an incident aboard a bus changes everything—offering a nuanced, empathetic portrait of real-life events and the complex layers of identity and society. The narrative's real-world relevance and sensitivity make it a compelling read for those keen on understanding different perspectives and social issues.

The 57 Bus

One teenager in a skirt.
One teenager with a lighter.
One moment that changes both their lives forever.

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Winner of the Stonewall Young Adult Literature Award

One teenager in a skirt. One teenager with a lighter. One moment that changes both their lives forever.

Two teenagers growing up in Oakland, California. One, Sasha, was born male but identifies as agender, wears skirts and attends a private school. The other, Richard, is an African American from a poor part of Oakland who attends a rough public school.

They have no reason to meet, except for eight minutes every day, they catch the same bus home. And one day, messing about, Richard spies Sasha napping. He flicks the flame of his lighter to Sasha's skirt, and Sasha wakes up in a ball of flame.

What happens next, as the victim, the perpetrator, and the community struggle to come to terms with their sadness and shock, is a story of recovery, reconciliation, forgiveness and, above all, hope. It's about the power of being true to yourself, bravery and the good and bad in all of us.

And, remarkably, it's all true.

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The 57 Bus is praised for its sensitive exploration of a complex incident, highlighting numerous contemporary dilemmas. Dashka Slater adeptly navigates the intricate themes, offering readers a thought-provoking examination of the societal issues involved.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526361233

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wren & Rook

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 283g

Pages: 320

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dashka Slater Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Dashka Slater is an award-winning journalist, who has written for Newsweek and The New York Times, among other publications. This is her first YA non-fiction book, but she also writes fiction for adults and picture books for younger children.

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