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A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from the critically acclaimed Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.
 
‘Jawando’s writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely immersed’ Alice Oseman, author of the Heartstopper series
 
After getting in with the wrong crowd at fourteen and being involved in a high-profile armed robbery, seventeen-year-old Tyrell has spent the last two years in juvenile prison. Now he’s getting out, and he’s determined to turn things around. Inspired by a visiting poet while inside, Ty discovers a whole new world through spoken word and is finally finding his voice. But will escaping his old life, and friends, be that easy? Will he ever truly be free?

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