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The Jacket

by McDavid Henderson, Andrew Clements
RM24.36 MYR
The Jacket - Thryft
The Jacket - Thryft

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."

The Jacket

by McDavid Henderson, Andrew Clements
RM24.36 MYR
ISBN: 9780689860102
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM36.59 MYR
Authors: McDavid Henderson, Andrew Clements
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Date of Publication: 2003-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.56
(rated by 1936 readers)

Description

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.

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