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Response

by Paul Volponi

A plan turns into a question of justice

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A plan turns into a question of justice

Noah and his friends enter a predominantly white neighborhood intending to steal a car, but the plan ends with Noah, a teen father, hospitalized after a beating that fractures his skull. The assault raises the central conflict: was it territorial violence, or was Noah targeted because he is Black? By placing that uncertainty at the heart of the story, the novel connects one teenager’s survival to questions of race, violence, and justice in a divided community.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in fiction about race and justice.
  • Readers seeking a story centered on a teen father facing the aftermath of violence.
  • Those interested in how a single assault can raise questions about hate crimes and community divisions.

Themes

Racial violence and hate crimesJustice and accountabilitySurvivalCommunity divisionTeen parenthood

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Book overview

From critically acclaimed author of Black and White comes a gripping tale of survival and justice in a divided community.

"Writing in an authentic voice, Volponi balances sensitivity and rage."--Booklist
"Noah's story is an important one, and although not an easy book to read, it is recommended."--VOYA

What happens when a bad plan ends up crossing the line?

Noah and his friends go to a predominantly all-white neighborhood with a plan: steal a car, sell it to a chop shop, and make some fast cash. But that never happens. Instead, Noah, a teen father, becomes the victim of a vicious beating that leaves him with a fractured skull. The question is: was the attacker protecting his turf . . . or did he target Noah just because he's Black? Was this a random violent attack or a hate crime?
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