Tyler Johnson Was Here

A young man searches for answers after the death of his brother at the hands of police in this striking debut novel, for readers of The Hate U Give.

When Marvin Johnson's twin, Tyler, goes to a party, Marvin decides to tag along to keep an eye on his brother. But what starts as harmless fun turns into a shooting, followed by a police raid.

The next day, Tyler has gone missing, and it's up to Marvin to find him. But when Tyler is found dead, a video leaked online tells an even more chilling story: Tyler has been shot and killed by a police officer. Terrified as his mother unravels and mourning a brother who is now a hashtag, Marvin must learn what justice and freedom really mean.

Tyler Johnson Was Here is a powerful and moving portrait of youth and family that speaks to the serious issues of today--from gun control to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/20/2018
ISBN: 9780316440776
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.80w x 1.00d

Review Citations: Booklist 01/01/2018 pg. 94
Publishers Weekly 01/15/2018
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2018 - Recommended - Readable
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2018
School Library Journal 02/01/2018 pg. 100
BookPage 04/01/2018
Shelf Awareness 03/30/2018
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 pg. 105 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 197246 / Tyler Johnson Was Here
Reading Level: 5.3 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 9