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The Nickel Boys: A Novel-used
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Pulitzer Prize Winner National Bestseller This Followup To The Underground Railroad Brilliantly Dramatizes Another Strand Of American History Through The Story Of Two Boys Unjustly Sentenced To A Hellish Reform School In Jim Crowera Florida. 'One Of The Most Gifted Novelists In America Today.' Nprnickel Boys, Now A Major Motion Picture Directed By Academy Award Nominee Ramell Ross. Now Playing In Select Theaters.When Elwood Curtis, A Black Boy Growing Up In 1960S Tallahassee, Is Unfairly Sentenced To A Juvenile Reformatory Called The Nickel Academy, He Finds Himself Trapped In A Grotesque Chamber Of Horrors. Elwoods Only Salvation Is His Friendship With Fellow Delinquent Turner, Which Deepens Despite Turners Conviction That Elwood Is Hopelessly Naive, That The World Is Crooked, And That The Only Way To Survive Is To Scheme And Avoid Trouble. As Life At The Academy Becomes Ever More Perilous, The Tension Between Elwoods Ideals And Turners Skepticism Leads To A Decision Whose Repercussions Will Echo Down The Decades.Based On The Real Story Of A Reform School That Operated For 111 Years And Warped The Lives Of Thousands Of Children, The Nickel Boys Is A Devastating, Driven Narrative That Showcases A Great American Novelist Writing At The Height Of His Powers And Should Further Cement Whitehead As One Of His Generation'S Best' (Entertainment Weekly).Look For Colson Whiteheads New Novel, Crook Manifesto!
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- Q: What is 'The Nickel Boys' about? A: 'The Nickel Boys' tells the story of two boys unjustly sentenced to a reform school in Jim Crow-era Florida, exploring themes of friendship, injustice, and resilience.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Nickel Boys'? A: The novel is written by Colson Whitehead, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for his impactful storytelling.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Nickel Boys'? A: 'The Nickel Boys' was published on July 16, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Nickel Boys' have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Nickel Boys'? A: 'The Nickel Boys' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'The Nickel Boys' suitable for young readers? A: The book deals with heavy themes such as racism and abuse, which may not be suitable for younger audiences. Parental discretion is advised.
- Q: What genre does 'The Nickel Boys' belong to? A: 'The Nickel Boys' falls under the Historical Fiction genre.
- Q: Is there an audiobook version of 'The Nickel Boys'? A: Yes, 'The Nickel Boys' is available in audiobook format for those who prefer listening.
- Q: What awards has 'The Nickel Boys' won? A: 'The Nickel Boys' has won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and has been recognized as a national bestseller.
- Q: Are there any themes explored in 'The Nickel Boys'? A: Major themes include systemic racism, friendship, resilience in the face of adversity, and the impact of historical injustices.