{"product_id":"9780062046895","title":"Autobiography of My Dead Brother","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful National Book Award Finalist from the acclaimed, bestselling author of Monster. \"This novel is like photorealism; it paints a vivid and genuine portrait of life that will have a palpable effect on its readers.\" (School Library Journal starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Harlem as its backdrop, Autobiography of My Dead Brother follows the diverging paths of best friends Rise and Jesse. When Rise becomes engulfed in gang activity and starts dealing drugs, Jesse, a budding artist, tries to make sense of the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and loss in a neighborhood plagued by drive-by shootings, vicious gangs, and an indifferent juvenile justice system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe innovative first-person storytelling, along with cartoons and photos, pulls in readers and makes Autobiography of My Dead Brother a strong and thought-provoking choice for sharing in a classroom or at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Though the story is starkly realistic, there is always hope in the gifts of Jesse the artist and C. J. the musician, of schools and churches and of caring parents.\" (Kirkus)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Touching and impactful, Autobiography cannot fail to intrigue, and hopefully influence youngsters with its poignant statement of two roads taken.\" (Judges' Citation, National Book Award)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when your best friend becomes a stranger you can’t save?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest Friends on Diverging Paths:\u003c\/b\u003e Jesse is a budding artist trying to make sense of the world through his sketchbook. His blood brother, Rise, is choosing gang life and dealing drugs, forcing them onto a tragic collision course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGritty Realistic Fiction:\u003c\/b\u003e A powerful and honest look at the impact of drive-by shootings, a flawed justice system, and the difficult choices teens face in neighborhoods where hope is hard to find.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArt as a Coping Mechanism:\u003c\/b\u003e Told through Jesse’s innovative first-person narration, sketches, and comic strips, this story explores how creativity can be a lifeline in the face of tragedy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFriendship and Loyalty:\u003c\/b\u003e An unforgettable exploration of what it means to stay true to a friend who is losing himself, and the heartbreaking cost of loyalty when lines are crossed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Walter Dean Myers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889904636053,"sku":"9780062046895","price":2.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/x145_e27498b5-7251-4fae-9f22-1f28da34bd47.jpg?v=1769490768","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780062046895","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}