The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects by Maurice Broaddus is a middle grade novel published by HarperCollins Publishers on August 11, 2020. This reprint edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Thelonius Mitchell, a young boy navigating the challenges of being labeled in special education while dealing with the perceptions of his peers and teachers.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of identity and social dynamics as Thelonius and his friends grapple with being unjustly accused when a gun is discovered at their hangout. The book delves into social topics relevant to young audiences, including the complexities of school life and the impact of labels on personal identity. Through Thelonius’s experiences, the story addresses the intersection of juvenile fiction and social themes, offering insights into the lives of African American and Black youth in the United States.
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Fans of Jason Reynolds and Sharon M. Draper will love this oh-so-honest middle grade novel from writer and educator Maurice Broaddus.
Thelonius Mitchell is tired of being labeled. He’s in special ed, separated from the “normal” kids at school who don’t have any “issues.” That’s enough to make all the teachers and students look at him and his friends with a constant side-eye. (Although his disruptive antics and pranks have given him a rep too.)
When a gun is found at a neighborhood hangout, Thelonius and his pals become instant suspects. Thelonius may be guilty of pulling crazy stunts at school, but a criminal T isn’t about to let that label stick.
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