Angie Thomas

«Esta historia es necesaria. Esta historia es importante.» Kirkus ReviewsSTARR ES UNA CHICA DE DIECISÉIS AÑOS que vive entre dos mundos: el barrio pobre de gente negra donde nació, y su escuela situa

8 starred reviews · Goodreads Choice Awards Best of the Best · William C. Morris Award Winner · National Book Award Longlist · Printz Honor Book · Coretta Scott King Honor Book · #1 New York Times Bestseller!"Absolutely riveting!" Jason Reynolds"Stunning." John Green"This story is necessary. This story is important." Kirkus (starred review)"Heartbreakingly topical." Publishers Weekly (starred review)"A marvel of verisimilitude." Booklist (starred review)"A powerful, in-your-face novel." Horn Book (starred review)Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalils name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr.But what Starr doesor does notsay could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.Want more of Garden Heights? Catch Maverick and Sevens story inConcrete Rose, Angie Thomass powerful prequel to The Hate U Give.Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this story about one girls struggle for justice is more timely and important than ever. But in a world determined to silence her, what will speaking out cost?A Powerful Coming-of-Age Story: Starr Carter must learn to bridge her two worldsthe poor, black neighborhood she calls home and the wealthy, predominantly white prep school she attends. Inspired by Black Lives Matter: An unflinching and unforgettable look at police brutality after Starr becomes the sole witness to the fatal shooting of her childhood friend, Khalil. A Reluctant Activist: Facing pressure from her community and intimidation from law enforcement, Starr must decide whether speaking her truth is worth the risk to her and her family. An Authentic & Unforgettable Voice: Hailed as a modern classic, this award-winning novel is told with raw honesty, humor, and heart, making it a must-read for teens and adults alike.

Nothing short of a triumph. Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson seriesThe Sunday Times Childrens Book of the WeekFrom the superstar author of The Hate U Give comes a thrilling fantasy for readers aged 9+.Its not easy being Remarkable in a world where standing out is dangerous...Nic Blake is a Manifestor. All she wants is to learn the Gift, so she can be as powerful as her dad ... until she discovers a shocking secret. Now she must find a powerful magical weapon, or risk losing him for ever.

"Umwerfend und brillant, ein Klassiker!" Bestsellerautor John GreenDie 16-jahrige Starr lebt in zwei Welten: in dem verarmten Viertel, in dem sie wohnt, und in der Privatschule, an der sie fast die einzige Schwarze ist. Als Starrs bester Freund Khalil vor ihren Augen von einem Polizisten erschossen wird, ruckt sie ins Zentrum der offentlichen Aufmerksamkeit. Khalil war unbewaffnet. Bald wird landesweit uber seinen Tod berichtet; viele stempeln Khalil als Gangmitglied ab, andere gehen in seinem Namen auf die Strae. Die Polizei und ein Drogenboss setzen Starr und ihre Familie unter Druck. Was geschah an jenem Abend wirklich? Die Einzige, die das beantworten kann, ist Starr. Doch ihre Antwort wurde ihr Leben in Gefahr bringen...Angie Thomas bei cbj & cbt:The Hate U GiveOn The Come UpConcrete RoseAlle Bucher konnen unabhangig voneinander gelesen werden.

The award-winning author of The Hate U Give returns with a powerful story about hip hop, freedom of speech and fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you.Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bris got massive shoes to fill. But when her first song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, Bri finds herself at the centre of controversy and portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. And with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri no longer just wants to make it she has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be.

18 ans avant The Hate U Give , retrouvez Maverick. Lycéen. Dealer. Père. En 1998, dans le quartier noir de Garden Heights. Maverick sèche le lycée, et il a déjà un pied dans les gangs. Malgré la poig

Best seller #1 del New York Times. ★«Hora de brillar realmente se destaca al explorar la resiliencia y la determinación de Bri mientras persigue sus sueños. En esta novela maravillosa que muestra var

An eye-catching new cover look that is perfect to bring the No. 1 New York Times bestseller, recipient of many awards and much acclaim in the children's book world, to a wider crossover audience.Now a major motion picture, starring Amandla Stenberg A classic in the making. The Times Passionate and uncompromising. The Observer A masterpiece. Huffington Post Starr Carter's world is shattered when she is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, by a police officer. Now what Starr says could destroy her community. It could also get her killed. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, the multi-award-winning The Hate U Give is a powerful and gripping novel about one girl's struggle for justice.

Starr es una chica de dieciséis años de edad que vive entre dos mundos: el barrio pobre de gente negra donde nació, y su instituto situado en un elegante barrio residencial blanco. El difícil equilibrio entre ambos se hace añicos cuando ella se convierte en testigo de la muerte a tiros de su mejor amigo, Khalil, a manos de un policia. A partir de ese momento, todo lo que Starr diga acerca de la aterradora noche que cambio su vida podra ser usado de excusa por unos y como arma por otros. Y lo peor de todo es que, tanto los de un lado como los de otro, la tienen en el punto de mira y amenazan con poner fin a su vida. Inspirado por el movimiento Black Lives Matter, el debut de Angie Thomas sobre una chica normal sometida a unas durisimas circunstancias aborda cuestiones de racismo y violencia policial con inteligencia, corazon y una honestidad inquebrantable.

Nic Blake a le destin de Remarkables entre ses mains (si seulement elle savait utiliser ses pouvoirs magiques...)Pas facile detre une Remarkable dans le monde des Ordinaires. Pour son douzieme anniversaire, Nic Blake se retrouve avec un pere accuse dun crime terrible, et au centre dune prophetie. Pour linnocenter, avec ses deux copains JP et Alex, elle selance a la poursuite dun dangereux artefact magique. Elle qui voulait de la magie, la voila servie !

Prends le micro, trouve tes mots. Fais-toi entendre !Résumé : Bri a 16 ans et rêve dêtre la plus grande rappeuse de tous les temps. Ou au moins de remporter son premier battle. Elle a de qui de tenir

18 ans avant The Hate U Give, retrouvez Maverick. Lycéen. Dealer. Père. En 1998, dans le quartier noir de Garden Heights. Maverick sèche le lycée, et il a déjà un pied dans les gangs. Malgré la poign

Un roman coup de poing sur la question universelle du racisme et des violences policières !Résumé : Starr a seize ans, elle est noire et vit dans un quartier difficile, rythmé par les guerres entre g

Angie Thomas #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy trilogy comes to a thrilling conclusion as Nic Blake makes a perilous journey through the Remarkable worldwhether to save it, or to destroy it, she does not yet know.Nic Blake is finishing her first year of Manifestor school, but the Remarkable city of Uhuru still doesnt feel like home. Between her secret prophecy (the one that says she will destroy the Remarkable world), her secret power (the one she still cant control) and everything happening with her best friend, JP (who hasnt been around since learning he was a prophet), Nic cant help but feel like shes living in hiding. And, that the only thing worse than hiding her secrets will be the moment when the world finds out who she truly is.That moment, however, turns out to be even sooner than she feared. The tensions that have been rising between LORE and Remarkable cities across the country suddenly explode into open waran attack on Uhuru in which Nic has no choice but to save everyoneand in doing so, reveal her powers to all. But when Nic is called before the council to be questioned, something extraordinary happens: Nic and her twin brother, Alex, are pulled into some sort of vortex, and when they emerge, everything is as it was before the attack.Wellnot everything.Nic and Alex soon discover that what happened to them was the result of someone altering things in the Time Realm. Nic and Alex can only guess who or what is behind it; the one thing they know for certain is that, if they want to restore history, its going to be up to them to travel through time to do it. But its a journey that will find Nic asking herself: Is returning everything to the way it was truly whats best for her, her family, and the Remarkable world?

Angie Thomas, autora do best-seller internacional O ódio que você semeia, estreia na literatura infantojuvenil com uma fantasia contemporânea envolvente, divertida e cheia de magia e suspense, inspir

O aguardado segundo romance de Angie Thomas, autora do premiado best-seller O ódio que você semeia. Bri é uma jovem de dezesseis anos que sonha se tornar uma das maiores rappers de todos os tempos. O

Em Uma rosa no concreto, Angie Thomas revisita os personagens do sucesso O ódio que você semeia. Conheça a história de Maverick Carter aos 17 anos e de como ele se tornou o pai de Seven e Starr.Maver

The highly anticipated sequel to the instant #1 New York Times bestseller Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecya boldly original and suspenseful fantasy adventure by one of the most popular and imaginative voices of this generation, Angie Thomas.All of Nics dreams have come true. After years of living in hiding as a Remarkable in the Unremarkable world, she now has everything shed ever wanted: certified hero status, a big family and a real home in the hidden city of Uhuru, and a chance to develop her Gift at a school for young Manifestors like her.So life is perfect, right?Not quite. Her-favorite-author-turned-vengeful-outcast wants to destroy her. Then theres the terrifying secret prophecy that still threatens Nics future, and the dangerous new power she seems to haveone she cannot control. And thats all before she encounters a cult of mysterious Manifestors who threaten to reveal the truth about her power and prophecy unless Nic delivers to them a legendary artifact, the Book of Anansi. Theres just one small complication: No one knows if it still exists, or where it could be hidden.Nic now has only her twin brother, Alex, and her best friend, JP, to rely on as she makes a desperate attempt to uncover one of the Remarkable worlds oldest mysteriesand hold on to the home and family she has been searching for her entire life.With a vengeful author, a mysterious cult, and a world-ending prophecy on her plate, what could possibly go wrong?Secret Prophecy: Nic is foretold to be the Manowari, a destroyer of worlds. But shes supposed to be the hero. Can she outrun a destiny thats been waiting for centuries? Black Folklore & Mythology: This fast-paced quest is rooted in rich legends, from the trickster spider Anansi to powerful water spirits. A Trio of Friends: Nic, her brainy twin brother Alex, and her loyal best friend JP must rely on each other to uncover the trutheven when the whole Remarkable world is against them. Uncontrollable Magic: A strange new power is growing inside Nic. Is it the key to saving everyone, or the very thing that will tear her world apart?

Discover the critically acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling The Hate U Give and the highly anticipated On the Come Up from Angie Thomas in this two-book collection.FIND YOUR VOICE. MAKE SOME NOISE.The Hate U GiveWilliam C. Morris Award Winner · National Book Award Longlist · Michael L. Printz Honor Book · Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book"Absolutely riveting!" Jason Reynolds"Stunning." John Green"This story is necessary. This story is important."Kirkus (starred review)"Heartbreakingly topical."Publishers Weekly (starred review)Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. On the Come Up Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bris got massive shoes to fill. But its hard to get your come up when youre labeled a hoodlum at school, and your fridge at home is empty after your mom loses her job. So Bri pours her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viralfor all the wrong reasons. Want more of Garden Heights? Catch Maverick and Sevens story in Concrete Rose, Angie Thomass powerful prequel to The Hate U Give.This powerful collection features two unforgettable stories about finding your voice in a world determined to silence you:Social Justice for Teens: Starr Carters life is turned upside down when she is the sole witness to the fatal police shooting of her best friend, forcing her to find her voice and stand up for whats right. Powerful Black Protagonists: Meet Starr, who navigates the pressure of two different worlds, and Bri, an aspiring rapper trying to carry her fathers legacy while lifting her family out of poverty. Authentic Hip Hop Fiction: Bri pours her frustration into her first song, which goes viral for all the wrong reasons, making her an infamous hoodlum instead of the rap legend she dreams of being. Critically Acclaimed YA Novels: Includes the #1 New York Times bestseller The Hate U Give, a winner of the William C. Morris Award, a National Book Award Longlist title, and a Michael L. Printz Honor Book.

International phenomenon Angie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give in this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood. A Printz Honor Book!If theres one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, its that a real man takes care of his family. As the son of a former gang legend, Mav does that the only way he knows how: dealing for the King Lords. With this money he can help his mom, who works two jobs while his dads in prison.Lifes not perfect, but with a fly girlfriend and a cousin who always has his back, Mavs got everything under control.Until, that is, Maverick finds out hes a father.Suddenly he has a baby, Seven, who depends on him for everything. But its not so easy to sling dope, finish school, and raise a child. So when hes offered the chance to go straight, he takes it. In a world where hes expected to amount to nothing, maybe Mav can prove hes different.When King Lord blood runs through your veins, though, you cant just walk away. Loyalty, revenge, and responsibility threaten to tear Mav apart, especially after the brutal murder of a loved one. Hell have to figure out for himself what it really means to be a man.But in a world designed for him to fail, what does being a man even look like?An Impossible Choice: He can stay in the game to provide for his family or risk it all to go straightbut in Garden Heights, there are no easy answers. Gang Life and Loyalty: As the son of a gang legend, leaving the King Lords isnt an optionespecially after a brutal murder pulls him deeper in. Authentic 90s Setting: Return to the Garden Heights of the 90s, a world of pagers, streetball, and the raw, unflinching voice that made Angie Thomas a phenomenon. The Prequel to The Hate U Give: Discover the heartbreaking and powerful story of Starr Carters father, seventeen years before the events of the book that changed the world.