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Let Me Hear a Rhyme
by Tiffany D. JacksonImages
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- Grades: 9 - 12
- Ages: 14 - and up
- Format: Paperback Book
Short Summary
Three Brooklyn teens plot to turn their murdered friend into a major rap star by pretending he’s still alive.
Three Brooklyn teens plot to turn their murdered friend into a major rap star by pretending he’s still alive.
This title contains mature language and subject matter that may not be appropriate for every student. The characters in this book deal with tough issues and the editors of BookBeat hope that their stories will help you gain a better understanding and tolerance of others.
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https://clubs.scholastic.com/let-me-hear-a-rhyme/9781338685701-rco-us.html
Summary
Brooklyn, 1998. Biggie Smalls was right: Things done changed. But that doesn’t mean that Quadir and Jarrell are cool letting their best friend Steph’s music lie forgotten under his bed after he’s murdered—not when his rhymes could turn any Bed-Stuy corner into a party.
With the help of Steph’s younger sister, Jasmine, they come up with a plan to promote Steph’s music under a new rap name: The Architect. Soon, everyone wants a piece of him. When his demo catches the attention of a hotheaded music label rep, the trio must prove Steph’s talent from beyond the grave.
As the pressure of keeping their secret grows, Quadir, Jarrell, and Jasmine are forced to confront the truth about what happened to Steph. Only, each has something to hide. And with everything riding on Steph’s fame, they need to decide what they stand for or lose all that they’ve worked so hard to hold on to—including each other.
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With the help of Steph’s younger sister, Jasmine, they come up with a plan to promote Steph’s music under a new rap name: The Architect. Soon, everyone wants a piece of him. When his demo catches the attention of a hotheaded music label rep, the trio must prove Steph’s talent from beyond the grave.
As the pressure of keeping their secret grows, Quadir, Jarrell, and Jasmine are forced to confront the truth about what happened to Steph. Only, each has something to hide. And with everything riding on Steph’s fame, they need to decide what they stand for or lose all that they’ve worked so hard to hold on to—including each other.
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Product Details
- Grades: 9 - 12
- Ages: 14 - and up
- Product Type: Book
- Page Count: 384 pages
- Dimensions: 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
- Language: English
- Subject & Themes: Death & Grief, Music, City Life, African Americans, Creativity
- Genre: Realistic Fiction, Young Adult
- ISBN 13: 978-1-338-68570-1
