The Usual Suspects by Maurice Broaddus (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Usual Suspects by Maurice Broaddus (Although his disruptive antics and pranks have given him a rep too.)When a gun is found at a neighborhood hangout, Thelonius and his pals become instant suspects. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Fans of Jason Reynolds and Sharon M. Draper will love this oh-so-honest middle grade novel from writer and educator Maurice Broaddus. Thelonius Mitchell is tired of being labeled. Hes in special ed, separated from the "normal" kids at school who dont have any "issues." Thats enough to make all the teachers and students look at him and his friends with a constant side-eye. (Although his disruptive antics and pranks have given him a rep too.)When a gun is found at a neighborhood hangout, Thelonius and his pals become instant suspects. Thelonius may be guilty of pulling crazy stunts at school, but a criminal T isnt about to let that label stick. Author Biography Maurice Broaddus graduated in 1993 from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis and holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology. He works as an environmental toxicologist for a local firm, Commonwealth Biomonitoring. He comes from a family that includes several practicing obeah (think: Jamaican voodoo) people, but is now the facilitator for the church, The Dwelling Place. He is married with two children.His areas of interests includes religious studies, folklore, and myths. His previous book was the novella Orgy of Souls, written with Wrath James White. He says he only wants to get famous enough to be able to snub people at Review "Readers will love watching these two uniquely gifted black boys explore the complicated tensions between impulses and choices, independence and support, turnin up and getting through." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"A rare and much-needed glimpse into the world of exceptional learners." — School Library Journal"[Broaddus] sheds revealing light on the nature of systemic profiling, based on class, race, and neurodiversity, at schools and within society." — Publishers WeeklyThrough its discerning, young Black protagonist, [The Usual Suspects] tackles difficult subjects with nuance, humor, and heart, always bringing it back to the characters. A great choice for upper middle-graders in search of a fun and meaningful read. — Booklist"I want this book, so full of wit and intelligence, raw honesty and clever plotting, to be so well known that when I say "The Usual Suspects" to a room of librarians, their first thoughts involve neither Casablanca or Keyser Soze but this work by Maurice Broaddus."— School Library Journal Review of the Day Review Quote "Readers will love watching these two uniquely gifted black boys explore the complicated tensions between impulses and choices, independence and support, turnin up and getting through." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A rare and much-needed glimpse into the world of exceptional learners." -- School Library Journal "[Broaddus] sheds revealing light on the nature of systemic profiling, based on class, race, and neurodiversity, at schools and within society." -- Publishers Weekly Through its discerning, young Black protagonist, [The Usual Suspects] tackles difficult subjects with nuance, humor, and heart, always bringing it back to the characters. A great choice for upper middle-graders in search of a fun and meaningful read. -- Booklist "I want this book, so full of wit and intelligence, raw honesty and clever plotting, to be so well known that when I say "The Usual Suspects" to a room of librarians, their first thoughts involve neither Casablanca or Keyser Soze but this work by Maurice Broaddus." -- School Library Journal Review of the Day Details ISBN0062796321 Author Maurice Broaddus Pages 288 Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 0062796321 ISBN-13 9780062796325 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-09-03 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 813.6 Audience Age 8-12 UK Release Date 2020-09-03 US Release Date 2020-09-03 Illustrator Petra Bahn Edited by John T. Sinnott Birth 1945 Death 1890 Affiliation University of Southern Queensland Position Professor Qualifications PhD Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Alternative 9780063078833 Audience Childrens (6-12) AU Release Date 2020-12-17 NZ Release Date 2020-12-17 Imprint Katherine Tegen Books Imprint US Katherine Tegen Books Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129291459;

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