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A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from the critically acclaimed Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.

Jawandos writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely immersed Alice Oseman, author of the Heartstopper series

After getting in with the wrong crowd at fourteen and being involved in a high-profile armed robbery, seventeen-year-old Tyrell has spent the last two years in juvenile prison. Now hes getting out, and hes determined to turn things around. Inspired by a visiting poet while inside, Ty discovers a whole new world through spoken word and is finally finding his voice. But will escaping his old life, and friends, be that easy? Will he ever truly be free?

Praise for And the Stars Were Burning Brightly:

An outstanding and compassionate debut Patrice Lawrence, author of Orangeboy

An utter page turner from a storming new talent. Passionate, committed and shines a ray of light into the darkest places - the YA novel of 2020! Melvin Burgess, author of Junk

One of the brightest up and coming stars of the YA world Alex Wheatle, author of Crongton Knights

Praise for When Our Worlds Collided:

A raw, unflinching and powerful story that will stay with me for a long time Manjeet Mann, author of The Crossing

A beautiful ode to found family, and a compassionate look at the power of connection borne from the ashes of tragedy and apathy Christina Hammonds Reed, author of The Black Kids

Hard-hitting yet still hopeful, this is an emotional powerhouse of a book Alexandra Sheppard, author of Oh My Gods

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A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.

Jawandos writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely immersed Alice Oseman, author of the Heartstopper series

When fifteen-year-old Tyrell Forrester gets caught up in a high-profile armed robbery, hes sentenced to eighteen months in a young offenders prison. Now hes getting out, and hes determined to turn his life around. Despite his release, systemic discrimination makes it difficult for Ty to truly be free. Inspired by a visiting poet while inside, Ty discovers a whole new world through spoken word and is finally finding his voice. But will society ever see him as anything other than a criminal?