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Invisible Son

By Kim Johnson

By Kim Johnson

By Kim Johnson

By Kim Johnson

By Kim Johnson

By Kim Johnson

By Kim Johnson

By Kim Johnson

By Kim Johnson
Read by Guy Lockard and Kim Johnson

By Kim Johnson
Read by Guy Lockard and Kim Johnson

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May 14, 2024 | ISBN 9780593482131 | Young Adult

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Jun 27, 2023 | ISBN 9780593482100 | Young Adult

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Jun 27, 2023 | ISBN 9780593482117 | Young Adult

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Jun 27, 2023 | ISBN 9780593482124 | Young Adult

Audiobook Download $27.50

Jun 27, 2023 | 609 Minutes | Young Adult

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    About Invisible Son

    From the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of This Is My America comes another thriller about a wrongly accused teen desperate to recclaim both his innocence and his first love.

    Life can change in an instant. 
    When you’re wrongfully accused of a crime. 
    When a virus shuts everything down. 
    When the girl you love moves on. 

    Andre Jackson is determined to reclaim his identity. But returning from juvie doesn’t feel like coming home. His Portland, Oregon, neighborhood is rapidly gentrifying, and COVID-19 shuts down school before he can return. And Andre’s suspicions about his arrest for a crime he didn’t commit even taint his friendships. It’s as if his whole life has been erased.

    The one thing Andre is counting on is his relationship with the Whitaker kids—especially his longtime crush, Sierra. But Sierra’s brother Eric is missing, and the facts don’t add up as their adoptive parents fight to keep up the act that their racially diverse family is picture-perfect. If Andre can find Eric, he just might uncover the truth about his own arrest. But in a world where power is held by a few and Andre is nearly invisible, searching for the truth is a dangerous game. 

    Critically acclaimed author Kim Johnson delivers another social justice thriller that shines a light on being young and Black in America—perfect for fans of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and Dear Justyce by Nic Stone.

    About Invisible Son

    From the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of This Is My America comes another thriller about a wrongly accused teen desperate to recclaim both his innocence and his first love.

    Life can change in an instant. 
    When you’re wrongfully accused of a crime. 
    When a virus shuts everything down. 
    When the girl you love moves on. 

    Andre Jackson is determined to reclaim his identity. But returning from juvie doesn’t feel like coming home. His Portland, Oregon, neighborhood is rapidly gentrifying, and COVID-19 shuts down school before he can return. And Andre’s suspicions about his arrest for a crime he didn’t commit even taint his friendships. It’s as if his whole life has been erased.

    The one thing Andre is counting on is his relationship with the Whitaker kids—especially his longtime crush, Sierra. But Sierra’s brother Eric is missing, and the facts don’t add up as their adoptive parents fight to keep up the act that their racially diverse family is picture-perfect. If Andre can find Eric, he just might uncover the truth about his own arrest. But in a world where power is held by a few and Andre is nearly invisible, searching for the truth is a dangerous game. 

    Critically acclaimed author Kim Johnson delivers another social justice thriller that shines a light on being young and Black in America—perfect for fans of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and Dear Justyce by Nic Stone.

    About Invisible Son

    From the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of This Is My America comes another thriller about a wrongly accused teen desperate to recclaim both his innocence and his first love.

    Life can change in an instant. 
    When you’re wrongfully accused of a crime. 
    When a virus shuts everything down. 
    When the girl you love moves on. 

    Andre Jackson is determined to reclaim his identity. But returning from juvie doesn’t feel like coming home. His Portland, Oregon, neighborhood is rapidly gentrifying, and COVID-19 shuts down school before he can return. And Andre’s suspicions about his arrest for a crime he didn’t commit even taint his friendships. It’s as if his whole life has been erased.

    The one thing Andre is counting on is his relationship with the Whitaker kids—especially his longtime crush, Sierra. But Sierra’s brother Eric is missing, and the facts don’t add up as their adoptive parents fight to keep up the act that their racially diverse family is picture-perfect. If Andre can find Eric, he just might uncover the truth about his own arrest. But in a world where power is held by a few and Andre is nearly invisible, searching for the truth is a dangerous game. 

    Critically acclaimed author Kim Johnson delivers another social justice thriller that shines a light on being young and Black in America—perfect for fans of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and Dear Justyce by Nic Stone.

    About Invisible Son

    From the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of This Is My America comes another thriller about a wrongly accused teen desperate to recclaim both his innocence and his first love.

    Life can change in an instant. 
    When you’re wrongfully accused of a crime. 
    When a virus shuts everything down. 
    When the girl you love moves on. 

    Andre Jackson is determined to reclaim his identity. But returning from juvie doesn’t feel like coming home. His Portland, Oregon, neighborhood is rapidly gentrifying, and COVID-19 shuts down school before he can return. And Andre’s suspicions about his arrest for a crime he didn’t commit even taint his friendships. It’s as if his whole life has been erased.

    The one thing Andre is counting on is his relationship with the Whitaker kids—especially his longtime crush, Sierra. But Sierra’s brother Eric is missing, and the facts don’t add up as their adoptive parents fight to keep up the act that their racially diverse family is picture-perfect. If Andre can find Eric, he just might uncover the truth about his own arrest. But in a world where power is held by a few and Andre is nearly invisible, searching for the truth is a dangerous game. 

    Critically acclaimed author Kim Johnson delivers another social justice thriller that shines a light on being young and Black in America—perfect for fans of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and Dear Justyce by Nic Stone.

    About Invisible Son

    From the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of This Is My America comes another thriller about a wrongly accused teen desperate to recclaim both his innocence and his first love.

    Life can change in an instant. 
    When you’re wrongfully accused of a crime. 
    When a virus shuts everything down. 
    When the girl you love moves on. 

    Andre Jackson is determined to reclaim his identity. But returning from juvie doesn’t feel like coming home. His Portland, Oregon, neighborhood is rapidly gentrifying, and COVID-19 shuts down school before he can return. And Andre’s suspicions about his arrest for a crime he didn’t commit even taint his friendships. It’s as if his whole life has been erased.

    The one thing Andre is counting on is his relationship with the Whitaker kids—especially his longtime crush, Sierra. But Sierra’s brother Eric is missing, and the facts don’t add up as their adoptive parents fight to keep up the act that their racially diverse family is picture-perfect. If Andre can find Eric, he just might uncover the truth about his own arrest. But in a world where power is held by a few and Andre is nearly invisible, searching for the truth is a dangerous game. 

    Critically acclaimed author Kim Johnson delivers another social justice thriller that shines a light on being young and Black in America—perfect for fans of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and Dear Justyce by Nic Stone.

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    About Kim Johnson

    Kim Johnson held leadership positions in social justice organizations as a teen and in college, and is now an author and educator. Kim’s bestselling novel, This Is My America, won numerous accolades, including the Pacific Northwest Book Award and Malka… More about Kim Johnson

    About Kim Johnson

    Kim Johnson held leadership positions in social justice organizations as a teen and in college, and is now an author and educator. Kim’s bestselling novel, This Is My America, won numerous accolades, including the Pacific Northwest Book Award and Malka… More about Kim Johnson

    About Kim Johnson

    Kim Johnson held leadership positions in social justice organizations as a teen and in college, and is now an author and educator. Kim’s bestselling novel, This Is My America, won numerous accolades, including the Pacific Northwest Book Award and Malka… More about Kim Johnson

    About Kim Johnson

    Kim Johnson held leadership positions in social justice organizations as a teen and in college, and is now an author and educator. Kim’s bestselling novel, This Is My America, won numerous accolades, including the Pacific Northwest Book Award and Malka… More about Kim Johnson

    About Kim Johnson

    Kim Johnson held leadership positions in social justice organizations as a teen and in college, and is now an author and educator. Kim’s bestselling novel, This Is My America, won numerous accolades, including the Pacific Northwest Book Award and Malka… More about Kim Johnson

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Paperback | $12.99
    Published by Ember
    May 14, 2024 | 432 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593482131

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Jun 27, 2023 | 416 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593482100

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Jun 27, 2023 | 416 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593482117

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Jun 27, 2023 | 416 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593482124

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $27.50
    Published by Listening Library
    Jun 27, 2023 | 609 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593609439

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    Praise

    “Thrilling and poignant, Invisible Son will make your heart pound and break all at once.” –Karen McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author

    “Chock full of mystery and suspense, Invisible Son kept me on the edge of my seat with every turn of the page. I laughed, worried, cheered, and was with Andre every step of the way! A gripping must-read. Bravo Kim Johnson, bravo!” –Tami Charles, New York Times bestselling author

    ★ “A powerful, emotional, and insightful read.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    ★ “Smooth pacing and anticipatory tension imbue this hard-hitting mystery with a chilling atmosphere.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

    ★ “Johnson’s novel is thoughtful, passionate, and eloquent.” —Booklist, starred review

    “Gut-wrenching….The isolation of the pandemic and the intensity of the Black Lives Matter protests provide the backdrop to a riveting story line.” —The Horn Book

    Awards

    Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books SELECTION 2023

    Project Lit Book Club Pick SELECTION 2024

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