Patron Saints of Nothing
Randy Ribay
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE AWARD 2020A powerful coming-of-age story about grief, guilt, and the risks a Filipino-American teenager takes to uncover the truth about his cousin's murder.When Jay Reguero hears of his cousin Juns death, everything changes. Although years have passed since they were last in contact, the stories about Jun just dont fit with the boy Jay knew. Hoping to uncover the truth, Jay travels to Juns home in the Philippines but the shocking realities of life there lead to even more questions. Can Jay find the answers he seeks?
A gripping and lyrical YA novel for fans of Angie Thomass THE HATE U GIVE, Patrice Lawrences ORANGEBOY and Nic Stones DEAR MARTIN.
"This powerful and courageous story offers readers a refreshingly emotional depiction of a young man of color with an earnest desire for the truth." - Kirkus starred review
| Location | edition | Bar Code | due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelers ePlatform |
| Genre: | Mystery and Suspense |
| Dewey: | EPLAT |
| call #: | EBOOK |
| pub: | 2019 |