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The Hate U Give Collector's EditionHardcover – September 4, 2018
by Angie Thomas (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 127 customer reviews
This collector’s edition of the acclaimed, award-winning novel contains a letter from the author, the meanings behind the names in the book, a map of Garden Heights, fan art, the full, original story that inspired the book, and an excerpt from On the Come Up.
8 starred reviews ∙ Goodreads Choice Awards Best of the Best ∙ William C. Morris Award Winner ∙ National Book Award Longlist ∙ Printz Honor Book ∙ Coretta Scott King Honor Book ∙ #1 New York Times Bestseller!
"Absolutely riveting!" —Jason Reynolds
"Stunning." —John Green
"This story is necessary. This story is important." —Kirkus (starred review)
"Heartbreakingly topical." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A marvel of verisimilitude." —Booklist (starred review)
"A powerful, in-your-face novel." —Horn Book (starred review)
Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.
Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil’s name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr.
But what Starr does—or does not—say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.
And don't miss On the Come Up, Angie Thomas's powerful follow-up to The Hate U Give.
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“As we continue to fight the battle against police brutality and systemic racism in America, THE HATE U GIVE serves as a much needed literary ramrod. Absolutely riveting!” (Jason Reynolds, bestselling coauthor of ALL AMERICAN BOYS)
“Angie Thomas has written a stunning, brilliant, gut-wrenching novel that will be remembered as a classic of our time.” (John Green, bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars)
“Fearlessly honest and heartbreakingly human. Everyone should read this book.” (Becky Albertalli, William C. Morris Award-winning author of SIMON VS. THE HOMO SAPIENS AGENDA)
“This is tragically timely, hard-hitting, and an ultimate prayer for change. Don’t look away from this searing battle for justice. Rally with Starr.” (Adam Silvera, New York Times bestselling author of MORE HAPPY THAN NOT)
“With smooth but powerful prose delivered in Starr’s natural, emphatic voice, finely nuanced characters, and intricate and realistic relationship dynamics, this novel will have readers rooting for Starr and opening their hearts to her friends and family. This story is necessary. This story is important.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))
“Though Thomas’s story is heartbreakingly topical, its greatest strength is in its authentic depiction of a teenage girl, her loving family, and her attempts to reconcile what she knows to be true about their lives with the way those lives are depicted—and completely undervalued—by society at large.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))
“Beautifully written in Starr’s authentic first-person voice, this is a marvel of verisimilitude as it insightfully examines two worlds in collision. An inarguably important book that demands the widest possible readership.” (Booklist (starred review))
“Pair this powerful debut with Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely’s ALL AMERICAN BOYS to start a conversation on racism, police brutality, and the Black Lives Matter movement.” (School Library Journal (starred review))
“The Hate U Give is an important and timely novel that reflects the world today’s teens inhabit. Starr’s struggles create a complex character, and Thomas boldly tackles topics like racism, gangs, police violence, and interracial dating. This topical, necessary story is highly recommended for all libraries.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review))
“Thomas has penned a powerful, in-your-face novel that will similarly galvanize fans of Kekla Magoon’s How It Went Down and Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely’s All American Boys.” (Horn Book (starred review))
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From the Back Cover
SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD STARR CARTER moves between two worlds: the poor black neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend, Khalil, at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.
Soon afterward, Khalil’s death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Starr’s best friend at school suggests he may have had it coming. When it becomes clear the police have little interest in investigating the incident, protesters take to the streets and Starr’s neighborhood becomes a war zone. What everyone wants to know is: What really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does—or does not—say could destroy her community. It could also endanger her life.
Angie Thomas’s searing debut about an ordinary girl in extraordinary circum-stances addresses issues of racism and police violence with intelligence, heart, and un-flinching honesty.
This collector’s edition of the acclaimed, award-winning novel contains a letter from the author; the meanings behind the names; a map of Garden Heights; fan art; the full, original story that inspired the book; and an excerpt from On the Come Up.
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Product details
Hardcover: 512 pages
Publisher: Balzer + Bray; Collectors edition (September 4, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0062872346
ISBN-13: 978-0062872340
Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 1.8 x 8.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars 127 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,514 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#13 in Teen & Young Adult Emotions & Feelings Fiction
#14 in Teen & Young Adult Prejudice & Racism Fiction
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Angie Thomas was born, raised, and still resides in Jackson, Mississippi as indicated by her accent. She is a former teen rapper whose greatest accomplishment was an article about her in Right-On Magazine with a picture included. She holds a BFA in Creative Writing from Belhaven University and an unofficial degree in Hip Hop. She can also still rap if needed. She is an inaugural winner of the Walter Dean Myers Grant 2015, awarded by We Need Diverse Books. Her debut novel, The Hate U Give, was acquired by Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins in a 13-house auction. Film rights have been optioned by Fox 2000 with George Tillman attached to direct and Hunger Games actress Amandla Stenberg set to star.
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September 15, 2018
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This book hit home in so many ways. The characters are relatable. One of my favorite books that I have read this year. It touched on tops that a lot of us go through.
September 14, 2018
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This book is beautifully written. A very important subject mixed with amazing writing. I felt as if I knew Starr’s family after reading this. I cannot wait to see the movie!
September 21, 2018
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This book is so wonderful and raw, we need more authors like Angie Thomas who aren't afraid to shy away from controversial subjects such as these, because like it or not this is the world we live in today. Young men like Khail are losing their lives when they shouldn't be. So thank God for Angie Thomas, "I won't be quiet". And the collectors edition is so worth th extra money. The gold is a gorgeous color, and you get some pictures showing how Star was developed, and get some different character descriptions and how they also came to be. It was worth the extra money.
October 18, 2018
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This BOOK is just a MUST read for this generation that we are living in right now...... With so many headlines about shootings, misunderstandings regarding ethnic, generational, and economical backgrounds it speaks to so many different things that really mack us all the same....SCARED!!!! My 19year old son asked me had I read the book before and I said no and immediately ordered it the next day. I began reading it on Oct. 16th and finished it early on Oct 18th. It is such a fascinating and engaging story. I intentionally purchased the collectors addition which includes stories about Khaalil's struggles and it's so very moving.
October 6, 2018
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This is one of the most powerful books I’ve read. Once I began reading I could not put it down. I laughed at times. I cried at times. I was angry and disgusted at times. I was also so impressed by the love, strength, and support this family displayed towards each other. I needed a few day to process everything then I called my friend who recommended the book so we could debrief. I highly recommend everyone, young adult and adult, read this book.
March 20, 2019
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The Hate U Give has been developing in Angie Thomas's writings for a while. It happens that I have an edition of the book which gives several short stories from early on in her writing life. Based on the news over so many years of police shootings of unarmed black males, it is easy to forget that the book is a work of fiction.
Starr, the narrator of the book, is a student in a local, mostly white, private school. She has three close friends there, Hailey, Maya (Asian-American), and her boyfriend, Chris. Each adds to the formation of her values in different ways.
Starr is also a resident of an extremely poor, drug and gang controlled neighborhood. There, because of school, while she knows many people she has fewer friends. Starr considers herself to have two-sides and behaves accordingly. "Garden Heights Starr" where she lives and "Williamson Starr" where she attends school. She speaks and acts between those two worlds according to who she is with and where she is. She is very careful about this.
Attending a party in her neighborhood, something she rarely does, Starr sees Kahlil, a boy she grew up with and with whom she had been close before changing schools. They leave the party and while Kahlil drives, they reconnect. This is where the nightmare begins when Kahlil is pulled over by the police. Kahlil behaves naturally, rather than in the prescribed manner so many young blacks have been told to behave in the presence of the police. He ends up shot from behind.
From this point the story moves on, showing grief, anger, and fear, as each person lives out the unfolding scenes of violence and riots. Starr, who saw it all, wants justice and agees to speak to a grand jury investigation of the shooting. The scenes are tense and sometimes raw as her worlds of home and school collide. I found watching Starr work out her decisions in light of this horror interesting and believable. This made the book a page-turner.
My only issues was Starr's boyfriend, Chris. Watching him accompany Starr through all the terrors was interesting, but not believable. He is truly out of his element. On the other hand, he is also necessary to Starr's development.
I recommend this book. I had to look up slang from time to time, but it was worth my time and made me think about our current culture and events.
Starr, the narrator of the book, is a student in a local, mostly white, private school. She has three close friends there, Hailey, Maya (Asian-American), and her boyfriend, Chris. Each adds to the formation of her values in different ways.
Starr is also a resident of an extremely poor, drug and gang controlled neighborhood. There, because of school, while she knows many people she has fewer friends. Starr considers herself to have two-sides and behaves accordingly. "Garden Heights Starr" where she lives and "Williamson Starr" where she attends school. She speaks and acts between those two worlds according to who she is with and where she is. She is very careful about this.
Attending a party in her neighborhood, something she rarely does, Starr sees Kahlil, a boy she grew up with and with whom she had been close before changing schools. They leave the party and while Kahlil drives, they reconnect. This is where the nightmare begins when Kahlil is pulled over by the police. Kahlil behaves naturally, rather than in the prescribed manner so many young blacks have been told to behave in the presence of the police. He ends up shot from behind.
From this point the story moves on, showing grief, anger, and fear, as each person lives out the unfolding scenes of violence and riots. Starr, who saw it all, wants justice and agees to speak to a grand jury investigation of the shooting. The scenes are tense and sometimes raw as her worlds of home and school collide. I found watching Starr work out her decisions in light of this horror interesting and believable. This made the book a page-turner.
My only issues was Starr's boyfriend, Chris. Watching him accompany Starr through all the terrors was interesting, but not believable. He is truly out of his element. On the other hand, he is also necessary to Starr's development.
I recommend this book. I had to look up slang from time to time, but it was worth my time and made me think about our current culture and events.
February 15, 2019
Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
So many others have said this far more eloquently than I can even attempt to but this was a stunning debut! I listened to it in two sittings - the narrator, Bahni Turpin, did an incredible reading. If you can listen on audio, I highly recommend it. I didn't want to smudge up my copy but ended up reading into the night after my battery on my Kindle died.
I knew going in this would be a very emotional read and I would be wrecked. I cried more than a few times but I also laughed far more than I expected. I loved this family!! As a parent, I identified with Lisa, Starr's mother, and her desire to protect her family, but Big Mav was such a presence and his scenes with Starr! I have to get the movie now as well. I didn't want to put it down, picked it up immediately, loved this entire community of charactets. It deserves all of the awards it has received. It's a beautiful, hard-hitting debut and I will definitely be reading more from this author.
I knew going in this would be a very emotional read and I would be wrecked. I cried more than a few times but I also laughed far more than I expected. I loved this family!! As a parent, I identified with Lisa, Starr's mother, and her desire to protect her family, but Big Mav was such a presence and his scenes with Starr! I have to get the movie now as well. I didn't want to put it down, picked it up immediately, loved this entire community of charactets. It deserves all of the awards it has received. It's a beautiful, hard-hitting debut and I will definitely be reading more from this author.
March 18, 2019
Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
”People like us in situations like this become hashtags, but they rarely get justice.”
Holy wow!! This book was an emotional roller coaster right from the very beginning.
I absolutely loved the characters and their relationships. The story was told at a great pace, and I loved how the author handled the conversation of racism from both sides.
My favorite part was how the author accented without outright saying how it shouldn’t matter if someone has a gun, or was in a gang. Our first thought shouldn’t be that we should shoot them. That we should kill them. If they’re doing something wrong or illegal, maybe arrest them, but why kill? Why automatically assume the worst.
Holy wow!! This book was an emotional roller coaster right from the very beginning.
I absolutely loved the characters and their relationships. The story was told at a great pace, and I loved how the author handled the conversation of racism from both sides.
My favorite part was how the author accented without outright saying how it shouldn’t matter if someone has a gun, or was in a gang. Our first thought shouldn’t be that we should shoot them. That we should kill them. If they’re doing something wrong or illegal, maybe arrest them, but why kill? Why automatically assume the worst.
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