After Will's older brother Shawn is gunned down, he knows he has to follow the rules handed down by the men in his family for generations. Rule 1: No crying. Rule 2: No snitching. Rule 3: Get revenge. With his brother's gun, Will sets out in the elevator the next morning intent on following the "rules" and eliminating the kid he is sure is responsible. However, the elevator ride down is more difficult than he imagined. On each floor down, someone from his past joins him, and Will will have to decide if he wants to follow the rules or forge a new path. This verse novel will shock you with its raw honesty. Will is a scared kid who honestly believes he has no choice but avenge his brother's murder. Without a choice, you are a slave, but how do you break your bonds if you don't even realize you are wearing any. This National Book Award for Young Persons finalist is an essential read. Jason Reynolds continues to amaze. Highly recommended!
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
After Will's older brother Shawn is gunned down, he knows he has to follow the rules handed down by the men in his family for generations. Rule 1: No crying. Rule 2: No snitching. Rule 3: Get revenge. With his brother's gun, Will sets out in the elevator the next morning intent on following the "rules" and eliminating the kid he is sure is responsible. However, the elevator ride down is more difficult than he imagined. On each floor down, someone from his past joins him, and Will will have to decide if he wants to follow the rules or forge a new path. This verse novel will shock you with its raw honesty. Will is a scared kid who honestly believes he has no choice but avenge his brother's murder. Without a choice, you are a slave, but how do you break your bonds if you don't even realize you are wearing any. This National Book Award for Young Persons finalist is an essential read. Jason Reynolds continues to amaze. Highly recommended!
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AuthorMs. Smith has been the librarian at Washington HS in Sioux Falls, SD, since 2005. She enjoys reading, watching K-Dramas, Harry Potter and hanging out with her family. Archives
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