Jackpot
Nic Stone
(Author)
Description
From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin--which Angie Thomas, the bestselling author of The Hate U Give, called a must read--comes a pitch-perfect romance that examines class, privilege, and how a stroke of good luck can change an entire life. Meet Rico: high school senior and afternoon-shift cashier at the Gas 'n' Go, who after school and work races home to take care of her younger brother. Every. Single. Day. When Rico sells a jackpot-winning lotto ticket, she thinks maybe her luck will finally change, but only if she--with some assistance from her popular and wildly rich classmate Zan--can find the ticket holder who hasn't claimed the prize. But what happens when have and have-nots collide? Will this investigative duo unite...or divide? Nic Stone, the New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Odd One Out, creates two unforgettable characters in one hard-hitting story about class, money--both too little and too much--and how you make your own luck in the world. [A] funny, captivating, and thoughtful tale for young readers about class privilege, class deprivation, and the politics of luck and love. --Ibram X. Kendi, The Atlantic A delightful, hilarious romance that digs into issues surrounding class. You'll laugh as much as you sigh while reading this novel about luck, love...and how having a little bit of both is more than enough. --PasteProduct Details
Price
$17.99
$16.73
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Publish Date
October 15, 2019
Pages
368
Dimensions
5.6 X 8.3 X 1.4 inches | 1.06 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781984829627
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About the Author
Nic Stone is the author of the New York Times bestselling Dear Martin and Odd One Out, which Booklist called "essential reading" in a starred review. Jackpot, her third novel, is a life-affirming story about the humanity in people, no matter how little or how much is in their bank account. Nic lives in Atlanta with her adorable little family. @getniccednicstone.info
Reviews
Praise for Jackpot "Hard-to-put-down, enjoyable read." --Booklist "Smart, humorous and hopeful." --Shelf Awareness "Stone delivers a thoughtful and polished novel about class, privilege, and relative poverty." --Kirkus Reviews "A deftly constructed tale that is equal parts satisfying wish-fulfillment and light-handed lessons learned.... This is a real winner." --SLJ "By turns romantic, funny, and surprising, the story explores how class, status, and money--or lack thereof--have the ability to limit or expand life opportunities, the choices we make, and our universal need for love and connection." --The Horn Book
Praise for Odd One Out:
"Fans of Nic and new readers will find themselves engrossed." --Teen Vogue "Declaring yourself--how you would like to be represented and whom you want to love and connect with--is treated with real tenderness." --The New York Times "For fans of authors who dig complex relationships, like Shannon M. Parker, Ashley Woodfolk and Misa Sugiura." --Paste Magazine "Essential reading." --Booklist, starred review "Filled with rich character development, whip-smart dialogue, and a layered exploration of financial precariousness... Stone delivers a thoughtful and polished novel about class, privilege, and relative poverty." --Kirkus Reviews "An important and necessary love story." -SLJ "Stone challenges stereotypical notions of what it means to be straight, bisexual, or gay, showing how sexual identities and desires can be as complicated as the individual human brain." -PW Praise for Dear Martin:
A BookExpo Editors' Buzz Selection!
An Indies Introduce Selection!
A Kids' Indie Next List pick! "Powerful, wrenching." -John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down "Absolutely incredible, honest, gut-wrenching. A must read!" -Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give "Painfully timely and deeply moving." -Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Raw and gripping." -Jason Reynolds, bestselling coauthor of All American Boys "Teens, librarians and teachers alike will find this book a godsend. . . . Vivid and powerful." -Booklist, starred review "A visceral portrait of a young man reckoning with the ugly, persistent violence of social injustice." -PW
Praise for Odd One Out:
"Fans of Nic and new readers will find themselves engrossed." --Teen Vogue "Declaring yourself--how you would like to be represented and whom you want to love and connect with--is treated with real tenderness." --The New York Times "For fans of authors who dig complex relationships, like Shannon M. Parker, Ashley Woodfolk and Misa Sugiura." --Paste Magazine "Essential reading." --Booklist, starred review "Filled with rich character development, whip-smart dialogue, and a layered exploration of financial precariousness... Stone delivers a thoughtful and polished novel about class, privilege, and relative poverty." --Kirkus Reviews "An important and necessary love story." -SLJ "Stone challenges stereotypical notions of what it means to be straight, bisexual, or gay, showing how sexual identities and desires can be as complicated as the individual human brain." -PW Praise for Dear Martin:
A BookExpo Editors' Buzz Selection!
An Indies Introduce Selection!
A Kids' Indie Next List pick! "Powerful, wrenching." -John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down "Absolutely incredible, honest, gut-wrenching. A must read!" -Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give "Painfully timely and deeply moving." -Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Raw and gripping." -Jason Reynolds, bestselling coauthor of All American Boys "Teens, librarians and teachers alike will find this book a godsend. . . . Vivid and powerful." -Booklist, starred review "A visceral portrait of a young man reckoning with the ugly, persistent violence of social injustice." -PW
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