About the book
No. 1 New York Times bestseller \"[An] exuberant, exquisitely intimate novel.\" The New York Times \"Passionate and powerful.\" Metro \"Pure magic.\" The Observer Movie rights sold to Fox 2000; George Tillman Jr. to direct The award-winning author of The Hate U Give returns with a powerful story about hip hop, freedom of speech - and fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you. Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri's got massive shoes to fill. But when her first song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, Bri finds herself at the centre of controversy and portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. And with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri no longer just wants to make it - she has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be.
Editions of On the Come Up
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781406372168
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No. 1 New York Times bestseller \"[An] exuberant, exquisitely intimate novel.\" The New York Times \"Passionate and powerful.\" Metro \"Pure magic.\" The Observer Movie rights sold to Fox 2000; George Tillman Jr. to direct The award-winning author of The Hate U Give returns with a powerful story about hip hop, freedom of speech - and fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you. Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri's got massive shoes to fill. But when her first song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, Bri finds herself at the centre of controversy and portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. And with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri no longer just wants to make it - she has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On the Come Up about?
No. 1 New York Times bestseller \"[An] exuberant, exquisitely intimate novel.\" The New York Times \"Passionate and powerful.\" Metro \"Pure magic.\" The Observer Movie rights sold to Fox 2000; George Tillman Jr. to direct The award-winning author of The Hate U Give returns with a powerful story about hip hop, freedom of speech - and fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you. Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri's got massive shoes to fill. But when her first song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, Bri finds herself at the centre of controversy and portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. And with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri no longer just wants to make it - she has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in On the Come Up?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of On the Come Up?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781406372168
Who is/are the Author/s of the book On the Come Up?
Angie Thomas
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
On the Come Up is available as paperback(ISBN 9781406372168)
Is there an audio of the book?
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