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The Hate U Give

By: Angie Thomas
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
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Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2018
Winner of the Children's Book of the Year 2018 at the British Book Awards

Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this is a powerful and gripping young-adult novel about one girl's struggle for justice.

Sixteen-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighbourhood where she was born and raised and her posh high school in the suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, by a police officer. Now what Starr says could destroy her community. It could also get her killed.

©2017 Angela Thomas (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers Coming of Age Crime Difficult Situations Family & Relationships Literature & Fiction Multicultural Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Racism & Discrimination Discrimination Fiction

Editorial reviews

Starr is a 16-year-old black girl living in parallel worlds, teetering between the poor neighbourhood where she was raised and the posh suburban high school she attends. But when she witnesses a deadly act of police violence, that fraught balancing act falls apart. Her fellow students know nothing of what it's like to live under that shadow of fear.

Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement and the instances of racially-motivated violence in America that the activist group was born from, this powerful and gripping audiobook by Angie Thomas is moving, topical and compelling. Award-winning narrator Bahni Turpin adds an emotive edge to Starr’s struggle for justice, guiding listeners through each moment of joy, anger and heartbreak.

Critic Reviews

"Angie Thomas has written a stunning, brilliant, gut-wrenching novel that will be remembered as a classic of our time." (John Green)

"The narration here brings this powerful YA novel, inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, vividly to life." (Lancashire Post)
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This is a novel full of voice -- in more way than one. It's been years since a book has made me cry or truly taught me something. This book managed both.

Let's stop giving kids 'Romeo and Juliet' and '1982', and give them this. Give them a book that won't just get them thinking, but maybe get them thinking *differently*.

I'm grateful to Angie Thomas, to the perfect narration of Bahni Turpin, and to the most real story I've read in a long time.

Required Reading

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This is a story that needs to be shared. Beautifully narrated, with a powerful message that reflects our modern history and our present.

Everyone needs to hear this

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This book is powerful — it’s a roller coaster of emotion. The highs and lows feel so real; because it isn’t a far fetched account of systemic racism. I’m sure a majority of people could relate. No book has ever made me cry as frequently or as hard. Bahni Turpin’s narration was spectacular.

Powerful

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Bahni Turpin has narrated this great book in a way that captivates you from the start until the end. One of the best audiobooks in recent times...

Simply the best

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I really enjoyed this book.
Would have liked it to go further but guess there will most likely be a sequel.

A Great Book

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I couldn’t stop listening. Sad, thought provoking, powerful. A book everyone should read/listen & reflect on.

A hate that shouldn’t be

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Powerful writing of a powerful story. It's so relevant and the protagonist is extremely likeable and relatable. Narration is phenomenal! A distinct voice for each individual character.

Powerful, Relevant Story

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This book made sleepless nights enjoyable, I almost went to bed hoping that I would have trouble sleeping.

Story was great and made for really good listening.

One of my all time favourite audio books

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Thought this story seemed a very authentic scenario well told. Good for young or older adults who don't mind a little swearing. Worth a listen.

Interesting insight into black America

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I loved this book. it was so powerful and told with such captivating narration

super important themes.

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