{"product_id":"book-ujpe","title":"Autobiography of My Dead Brother","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful National Book Award Finalist from the acclaimed, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eMonster. \"\u003c\/em\u003eThis novel is like photorealism; it paints a vivid and genuine portrait of life that will have a palpable effect on its readers.\" (\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Harlem as its backdrop, \u003cem\u003eAutobiography of My Dead Brother\u003c\/em\u003e follows the diverging paths of best friends Rise and Jesse. When Rise becomes engulfed in gang activity and starts dealing drugs, Jesse, a budding artist, tries to make sense of the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and loss in a neighborhood plagued by drive-by shootings, vicious gangs, and an indifferent juvenile justice system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe innovative first-person storytelling, along with cartoons and photos, pulls in readers and makes \u003cem\u003eAutobiography of My Dead Brother\u003c\/em\u003e a strong and thought-provoking choice for sharing in a classroom or at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Though the story is starkly realistic, there is always hope in the gifts of Jesse the artist and C. J. the musician, of schools and churches and of caring parents.\" (\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Touching and impactful, \u003cem\u003eAutobiography \u003c\/em\u003ecannot fail to intrigue, and hopefully influence youngsters with its poignant statement of two roads taken.\" (Judges' Citation, National Book Award)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":66639222047024,"sku":"BDujpe","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":66639221981488,"sku":"ZEujpe","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":66639222014256,"sku":"ZMujpe","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/ujpe-Square-cover.jpg?v=1779901132","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-ujpe","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}