Angie Thomas 2-Book Hardcover Box Set: The Hate U Give and On the Come Up

ISBN: 0062897489

Author: Thomas, Angie

Condition: New

Discover the critically acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling The Hate U Give and On the Come Up from Angie Thomas in this hardcover box set. A great holiday or graduation gift!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 UpSixteen-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.6 starred reviews * "Thomas continues to hold up that mirror with grace and confidence. We are lucky to have her, and lucky to know a girl like Bri. (New York Times Book Review)