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Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles
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Tyler Johnson Was Here

Jay Coles

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers · 2019-03-19

Edition details: Paperback – March 19, 2019

Tyler Johnson Was Here:

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  • Themes: Teens, Black, African.
  • Reading lane: People & Places and Historical.
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.

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  • Young Adult Fiction / People & Places / United States / African American

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  • Young Adult Fiction / Historical / United States / General

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  • Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism

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About This Book

A young man searches for answers after the death of his brother at the hands of police in this striking debut novel, for readers of The Hate U Give . When Marvin Johnson's twin, Tyler, goes to a party, Marvin decides to tag along to keep an eye on his brother. But what starts as harmless fun turns into a shooting, followed by a police raid. The next day, Tyler has gone missing, and it's up to Marvin to find him. But when Tyler is found dead, a video leaked online tells an ev...

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A young man searches for answers after the death of his brother at the hands of police in this striking debut novel, for readers of The Hate U Give . When Marvin Johnson's twin, Tyler, goes to a party, Marvin decides to tag along to keep an eye on his brother. But what starts as harmless fun turns into a shooting, followed by a police raid. The next day, Tyler has gone missing, and it's up to Marvin to find him. But when Tyler is found dead, a video leaked online tells an even more chilling story: Tyler has been shot and killed by a police officer. Terrified as his mother unravels and mourning a brother who is now a hashtag, Marvin must learn what justice and freedom really mean. Tyler Johnson Was Here is a powerful and moving portrait of youth and family that speaks to the serious issues of today--from gun control to the Black Lives Matter movement.

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