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Dear Martin

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Young Adult

by Nic Stone

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4.70 (9.3K ratings)
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description 224 pages

Dear Martin by Nic Stone holds a exceptional rating of 4.70 out of 5, based on 9.3K reader ratings. First published in 2017. The book spans 224 pages.

About Dear Martin

"Powerful, wrenching.” –JOHN GREEN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down

"Raw and gripping." –JASON REYNOLDS, New York Times bestselling coauthor of All American Boys

"A must-read!” –ANGIE THOMAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give

Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, Nic Stone joins industry giants Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers as she boldly tackles American race relations in this stunning #1 New York Times bestselling debut, a William C. Morris Award Finalist.

Justyce McAllister is a good kid, an honor student, and always there to help a friend—but none of that matters to the police officer who just put him in handcuffs. Despite leaving his rough neighborhood behind, he can't escape the scorn of his former peers or the ridicule of his new classmates.

Justyce looks to the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for answers. But do they hold up anymore? He starts a journal to Dr. King to find out.

Then comes the day Justyce goes driving with his best friend, Manny, windows rolled down, music turned up—way up, sparking the fury of a white off-duty cop beside them. Words fly. Shots are fired. Justyce and Manny are caught in the crosshairs. In the media fallout, it's Justyce who is under attack.

Detail Value
Author Nic Stone
Published 2017
Pages 224
Kindle Price $8.99
Genres Young Adult
Average Rating 4.70 / 5.00
Total Ratings 9,255

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.7
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9.3K ratings
With a rating of 4.70, Dear Martin is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.54, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.70
This Book
4.54
Young Adult Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Dear Martin?

Dear Martin is categorized as Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.

Is Dear Martin worth reading?

Based on 9.3K reader ratings, Dear Martin has an average score of 4.70 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."

How many pages is Dear Martin?

Dear Martin has 224 pages.

Who wrote Dear Martin?

Dear Martin was written by Nic Stone. It was first published in 2017.

What is the ISBN for Dear Martin?

The ISBN-13 for Dear Martin is 9781471175572.

How much does Dear Martin cost on Kindle?

Dear Martin is available on Kindle for $8.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.

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