Justin #1
By LJ Alonge
Illustrated by Raul Allen
By LJ Alonge
Illustrated by Raul Allen
By LJ Alonge
Illustrated by Raul Allen
By LJ Alonge
Illustrated by Raul Allen
Part of Blacktop
Part of Blacktop
Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction
Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction
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$7.99
Jun 07, 2016 | ISBN 9781101995624 | Young Adult
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Jun 07, 2016 | ISBN 9781101995631 | Young Adult
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Praise
“A winning combination of interest and approachability. Debut author Alonge writes with nimbleness and insight, and Justin’s narration is leavened with shrewd, rueful observations and quick turns of phrase.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, *STARRED REVIEW*)
“The brief novel is both a satisfying basketball story and an African-American boy’s first-person account of finding his way in the world… debut author Alonge plays the game just right.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“A coming-of-age story with hard edges and heart.” (Publisher’s Weekly)
“This gritty series-starter follows African American fifteen-year-old Justin through Oakland, where he and friends learn to scheme and swindle… Accessible prose (with profanity) and fast-paced action make this suited to older reluctant readers.” (Horn Book Guide Reviews)
Awards
Junior Library Guild Selection SELECTION 2016
New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age SELECTION 2016
21 Books You’ve Been Meaning to Read
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