The Jacket

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Questioning assumptions on race through a jacket.

"The Jacket is a thought-provoking book that challenges readers to reflect on their assumptions about race and confront uncomfortable truths. This book would be a great read for anyone who wants to examine their own biases and gain a deeper understanding of the impact of racism in our society."

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The Jacket

Regular price RM24.62 MYR
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ISBN: 9780689860102
Date of Publication: 2003-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Middle Grade, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.56
(rated by 1936 readers)

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Thief!When Phil sees another kid wearing his brother's jacket, he assumes the jacket was stolen. It turns out he was wrong, and Phil has to ask himself the Would he have made the same assumption if the boy wearing the jacket hadn't been African American? And that question leads to others that reveal some unsettling truths about Phil's neighborhood, his family, and even himself.
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Questioning assumptions on race through a jacket.

"The Jacket is a thought-provoking book that challenges readers to reflect on their assumptions about race and confront uncomfortable truths. This book would be a great read for anyone who wants to examine their own biases and gain a deeper understanding of the impact of racism in our society."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.