Bøger af Angie Thomas

16-årige, Starr, er eneste vidne til, at hendes ubevæbnede ven, Khalil, bliver skudt og dræbt af en hvid politimand. Indtil nu har Starr balanceret mellem det sorte lokalmiljø, hvor hun bor, og den finere privatskole i forstaden, som hun går på. Men da nedskydningen af Khalil bliver forsidestof over hele landet, er hun nødt til at beslutte, om og hvordan hun vil råbe op, særligt da nogle af hendes venner på skolen antyder, at Khalil selv var ude om det.

A powerful and brave YA novel about what prejudice looks like in the 21st century.

8 starred reviews Goodreads Choice Awards Best of the Best William C. Morris Award Winner National Book Award Longlist Printz Honor Book Coretta Scott King Honor Book #1 New York Times Bestseller!"e;Absolutely riveting!"e; Jason Reynolds"e;Stunning."e; John Green"e;This story is necessary. This story is important."e; Kirkus (starred review)"e;Heartbreakingly topical."e; Publishers Weekly (starred review)"e;A marvel of verisimilitude."e; Booklist (starred review)"e;A powerful, in-your-face novel."e; Horn Book (starred review)Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalils name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr doesor does notsay could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.And don't miss On the Come Up, Angie Thomas's powerful follow-up to The Hate U Give.

This hardcover box set of Angie Thomas's #1 New York Times bestsellers The Hate U Give and Concrete Rose makes a great holiday or graduation gift.Two generations of the Carter family coming of age in the world of Garden Heights and defying expectations to forge their own paths.The Hate U GiveWilliam C. Morris Award Winner · National Book Award Longlist · Michael L. Printz Honor Book · Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book"Absolutely riveting!" ?Jason Reynolds"Stunning." ?John Green"This story is necessary. This story is important."?Kirkus (starred review)"Heartbreakingly topical."?Publishers Weekly (starred review)Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer.Concrete RoseAngie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give in this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood.If there's one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, it's that a real man takes care of his family. As the son of a former gang legend, Mav does that the only way he knows how: dealing for the King Lords. With this money he can help his mom, who works two jobs while his dad's in prison.4 starred reviews * ?A heartfelt exploration of Black manhood and the power of possibility.? (People magazine)

No. 1 New York Times bestseller"A powerful and important novel.¿ Observer "No one else who writes like Angie. Phenomenal.¿ The Guardian From international phenomenon Angie Thomas comes a hard-hitting return to Garden Heights with the story of Maverick Carter, Starr¿s father, set seventeen years before the events of the award-winning The Hate U Give.With his King Lord dad in prison and his mom working two jobs, seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter helps the only way he knows how: slinging drugs. Life's not perfect, but he's got everything under control. Until he finds out he's a father...Suddenly it's not so easy to deal drugs and finish school with a baby dependent on him for everything. So when he's offered the chance to go straight, he takes it. But when King Lord blood runs through your veins, you don't get to just walk away.Praise for The Hate U Give:No. 1 New York Times BestsellerWinner of the Waterstones Children's Book AwardWinner of Children's Book of the Year at The British Book AwardsWinner of the Amnesty CILIP Honour for the Carnegie MedalA major motion picture from Fox starring Amandla Stenberg"The Hate U Give says more about the contemporary Black experience in America than any book I have read for years." Guardian"A startling, important book." The Times"Passionate and uncompromising." Observer"Thomas has given a voice to her generation." Stylist"One of the most important books." Nikesh Shukla"Stunning, brilliant, gut-wrenching." John Green"Utterly compelling." Sunday Times

Det er ikke nemt at være en 12-årig Usædvanlig i en Sædvanlig verden. Ja okay, det er da sejt nok at få en helvedeshund i fødselsdagsgave – til gengæld er det ret så irriterende, at man ikke må bruge sine magiske evner, når man selv synes, man er gammel nok.Nic Blake vil bare gerne være en stærk Mester ligesom sin far. Men før hun kan nå at overtale ham til at lære hende at bruge Gaven, bliver hendes far anholdt, og Nic og hendes to venner bliver kastet ud i en vild jagt på et farligt magisk våben, hun aldrig har hørt om.Rygterne svirrer, og tiden er ved at løbe ud. Men er det virkelig Nics far, der har stjålet det våben? Og hvem er det egentlig, den mystiske Mesterprofeti handler om?Angie Thomas debuterede i 2017 med romanen ”The Hate U Give”, som strøg direkte ind som nummer 1 på New York Times’ bestsellerliste og har ligget der stort set lige siden. Angie Thomas er tidligere teen-rapper, hun har en bachelorgrad i creative writing, og så er hun født, opvokset og bor stadig i Jackson, Mississippi.

En kærlighedshistorie fra samme hold af anmelderroste og prisvindende amerikanske forfatterstjerner, som gav os New York Times bestselleren Blackout.Det er næsten jul, og Atlanta er ramt af en snestorm. Imens byen går i stå, slår tolv teenagere sig sammen for at hjælpe en ven med at give den mest episke undskyldning i hendes liv. Vil det lykkes på trods af stormen?Ingen var forberedt på snestormen – ligesom man heller ikke kan forberede sig på de magiske øjeblikke, der pludselig ændrer alt.Skrevet af Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk og Nicola Yoon.Snestorm udkommer under CarlsenPuls.Encapsulating love, hope, and fresh starts, this wintry story offers something for everyone and will be a must-read all year 'round, but especially on chilly days that call for something heartwarming. – Booklist This upbeat collaboration, brimming with culture-specific references, laugh-out-loud banter, and vulnerable, heartfelt confessions, captures the enchanting spirit of classic holiday romance and enduring Black love. – Publishers Weekly

Internationally bestselling superstar author Angie Thomas makes her middle grade debut with the launch of an inventive, hilarious, and suspenseful new contemporary fantasy trilogy inspired by African American history and folklore.It's not easy being a Remarkable in the Unremarkable world. Some things are cool?like getting a pet hellhound for your twelfth birthday. Others, not so much?like not being trusted to learn magic because you might use it to take revenge on an annoying neighbor.All Nic Blake wants is to be a powerful Manifestor like her dad. But before she has a chance to convince him to teach her the gift, a series of shocking revelations and terrifying events launch Nic and two friends on a hunt for a powerful magic tool she's never heard of...to save her father from imprisonment for a crime she refuses to believe he committed.

International phenomenon Angie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give in this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood. A Printz Honor Book!If there's one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, it's that a real man takes care of his family. As the son of a former gang legend, Mav does that the only way he knows how: dealing for the King Lords. With this money he can help his mom, who works two jobs while his dad's in prison.Life's not perfect, but with a fly girlfriend and a cousin who always has his back, Mav's got everything under control.Until, that is, Maverick finds out he's a father.Suddenly he has a baby, Seven, who depends on him for everything. But it's not so easy to sling dope, finish school, and raise a child. So when he's offered the chance to go straight, he takes it. In a world where he's expected to amount to nothing, maybe Mav can prove he's different.When King Lord blood runs through your veins, though, you can't just walk away. Loyalty, revenge, and responsibility threaten to tear Mav apart, especially after the brutal murder of a loved one. He'll have to figure out for himself what it really means to be a man.

Nic Blake og de Usædvanlige – Mesterprofetien er første bog i en fantasytrilogi, som er inspireret af afro-amerikansk historie, sagn og myter. Det er ikke nemt at være en 12-årig Usædvanlig i en Sædvanlig verden. Særligt ikke, når ens far ikke vil lære en at bruge sine magiske evner. Alt, hvad Nic Blake ønsker sig, er at være en stærk Mester ligesom sin far. Men inden det lykkes hende at overtale ham til at lære hende magi, sender en række chokerende afsløringer og hændelser Nic og hendes to venner ud på en jagt efter et magisk våben, som hun aldrig har hørt om. Hun ved dog, at hun skal bruge det til at redde sin far fra at komme i fængsel for en forbrydelse, som hun er helt sikker på, at han ikke har begået. Fra ca. 9 år.

How to enjoy thriving fragrant plants in your garden, on your balcony or in your courtyard. Smell the roses! Savour the lavender!Sweet, rich orange blossom; heady, aromatic daphne; sharp, refreshing mint; or subtle, alluring roses - nature's perfumes are a wonder. They tantalise the senses, mark the seasons and evoke memories of people, places and occasions.Fragrant plants - from lovely flowers, vines and herbs to showy shrubs and trees - offer some of the purest joys of the garden. And there's a beautiful selection to choose from. Whether you live in the warm tropics or in a cool climate, whether you have a large backyard, a narrow passageway or a compact balcony/courtyard, there's a scented plant to suit your place.This book brings together the top 50 fragrant plants to stimulate your senses. With information about soil needs, feeding and climate, and stunning, inspirational photos, this handy reference puts growing fragrant plants within reach of everyone, whatever your garden space and level of experience.

"Nothing short of a triumph." Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson seriesThe Sunday Times Children's Book of the WeekFrom the superstar author of The Hate U Give comes a thrilling fantasy for readers aged 9+.It's not easy being Remarkable in a world where standing out is dangerous...Nic Blake is a Manifestor. All she wants is to learn the Gift, so she can be as powerful as her dad ... until she discovers a shocking secret. Now she must find a powerful magical weapon, or risk losing him for ever.Book 1 of Nic Blake and the RemarkablesPraise for THE MANIFESTOR PROPHECY"Angie Thomas is such a phenomenal talent, and this truly is fantasy at its very best - a magnificent, exhilarating adventure in a richly imagined world. I loved it!" Sophie Anderson"Packed with humour and bursting with heart and imagination." B.B. Alston, New York Times bestselling author of Amari and the Night Brothers"Angie Thomas at her best! A hugely entertaining and powerful adventure. I loved it!" Abi Elphinstone"A tantalizing first instalment in what is sure to be a blockbuster series." Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil series"Exploding with heart, humour, and all things Black Girl Magic." Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Marvellers"Populated with ghosts, vampires, and wand-wavers with a strong resemblance to the gun lobby, this accessible fantasy gives familiar elements a new context and is written with heart." The Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week"This wonderful fantasy adventure is told in Nic's voice as she finds the power in herself." The Week JuniorPraise for Angie ThomasNo. 1 New York Times Bestselling author Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Award Winner of Children's Book of the Year at The British Book Awards Winner of the Amnesty CILIP Honour for the Carnegie Medal "No one else writes like Angie. Phenomenal." The Guardian "Thomas has given a voice to her generation." Stylist"Unflinching yet accessible." Dazed"Witty, generous and real." Entertainment Weekly"Stunning, brilliant, gut-wrenching." John Green"Paints a deeply emotional and intricate picture of race and class." Variety"Undeniably wondrous." Woman's Way

"En Garden Heights, ser niäno implica, desde muy temprano, demostrar que eres un hombre. La lealtad a tu pandilla, a tu familia, a tus ideales, es un peso que amenaza con derrumbarte cada dâia. Maverick Carter lo comprenderâa de la manera mâas angustiosa. Angie Thomas explora la masculinidad y el doloroso trâansito a la edad adulta en la precuela de su âexito de ventas El odio que das. Si hay algo que Maverick Carter sabe es que un hombre de verdad se ocupa de su familia. Como hijo de una antigua leyenda de las pandillas, Mav lo hace de la âunica forma que sabe: traficando para los King Lords. Con el dinero que consigue puede ayudar a su madre, mientras su padre cumple una condena en la câarcel. La vida no es perfecta, pero gracias a su novia y a su primo, que lo protege, Mav parece tenerlo todo bajo control. Hasta que se entera de que es padre. De repente, tiene un bebâe que depende de âel para todo y ya no resulta tan fâacil vender droga, terminar sus estudios y criar a un hijo"--

En kærlighedshistorie fra samme hold af anmelderroste og prisvindende amerikanske forfatterstjerner, som gav os New York Times bestselleren Blackout.Det er næsten jul, og Atlanta er ramt af en snestorm. Imens byen går i stå, slår tolv teenagere sig sammen for at hjælpe en ven med at give den mest episke undskyldning i hendes liv. Vil det lykkes på trods af stormen?Ingen var forberedt på snestormen – ligesom man heller ikke kan forberede sig på de magiske øjeblikke, der pludselig ændrer alt.Skrevet af Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk og Nicola Yoon.Snestorm udkommer under CarlsenPuls.Encapsulating love, hope, and fresh starts, this wintry story offers something for everyone and will be a must-read all year 'round, but especially on chilly days that call for something heartwarming. – Booklist This upbeat collaboration, brimming with culture-specific references, laugh-out-loud banter, and vulnerable, heartfelt confessions, captures the enchanting spirit of classic holiday romance and enduring Black love. – Publishers Weekly

Themenschwerpunkte: The Individual and Society, Identity, Growing up, American DreamÜber den Roman:Als die 16-jährige Starr mitansehen muss, wie ihr schwarzer Freund Khalil von einem weißen Polizisten erschossen wird, bricht für sie eine Welt zusammen. Ihr stellt sich nun die Frage nach ihrer eigenen Identität als junges schwarzes Mädchen, das auf eine vor allem von Weißen besuchten High School geht. Im Verlaufe der Geschichte sucht sie nach ihrer eigenen Stimme in den immer lauter werdenden Protesten gegen Polizeigewalt. Doch auch ihre Beziehungen zu Freunden und ihrer großen Liebe verändern sich, und Starr sich mit ihnen.Die 2017 erschienene coming-of-age novel The Hate U Give hat bis heute nichts an Aktualität verloren. Sie eignet sich vor allem für die Jahrgangsstufen 10/11 (G8/G9) (the individual and society, identity, growing up) und im aktuellen Kontext des American Dream für die Jahrgangsstufen 11/12 (G8/G9).Zu dem Unterrichtsmodell liegt auch die passende EinFach Englisch Textausgabe (978-3-14-127394-6) vor.

THE HATE U GIVE mit Reading questions onlineDas macht Lektüren vom Edulit Verlag besonders: englischer Originaltext mit Annotationen, Hintergrundinformationen und begleitenden Reading questions online. Inhalt:Die 16-jährige Starr lebt in zwei Welten: in dem verarmten Viertel, in dem sie wohnt, und in der Privatschule, an der sie fast die einzige Schwarze ist. Als Starrs bester Freund Khalil vor ihren Augen von einem Polizisten erschossen wird, rückt sie ins Zentrum der öffentlichen Aufmerksamkeit. Khalil war unbewaffnet. Bald wird landesweit über seinen Tod berichtet; viele stempeln Khalil als Gangmitglied ab, andere gehen in seinem Namen auf die Straße. Die Polizei und ein Drogenboss setzen Starr und ihre Familie unter Druck. Was geschah an jenem Abend wirklich? Die Einzige, die das beantworten kann, ist Starr. Doch ihre Antwort würde ihr Leben in Gefahr bringen ... Hintergrundinformationen in der Textausgabe: About the authorAfrican-American Vernacular EnglishDid you know ...? Facts about rap and hip hopThe Fresh Prince of Bel-AirReferences to African-American history Themenschwerpunkte: African American Experience; Black Lives Matter, discrimination; identity; police violence, racism, USA Geeignet als Schullektüre: ab Jahrgangsstufe 11Zu diesem Roman ist ein umfangreiches Unterrichtspaket beim Edulit Verlag erhältlich. Bestandteile sind:Einführung: Vorstellung des Romans und der HauptcharaktereUnterrichtsmaterial: praxisorientierte und abwechslungsreiche Unterrichtsvorschläge sowie Ideen für einen digitalen UnterrichtFragen zum Text: offene Verständnisfragen und multiple-choice questionsLeistungsmessung: Reading, Listening, MediationWeiterführung: Zusätzliche Ideen für die Behandlung des Romans

This paperback box set of Angie Thomas's #1 New York Times bestsellers The Hate U Give and Concrete Rose makes a great holiday or graduation gift.Two generations of the Carter family coming of age in the world of Garden Heights and defying expectations to forge their own paths.The Hate U GiveWilliam C. Morris Award Winner · National Book Award Longlist · Michael L. Printz Honor Book · Coretta Scott King Author Honor BookI'll never give up. I'll never be quiet. I promise.Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer.This paperback edition includes a foreword from actor Amandla Stenberg and an antiracism guide. Concrete RoseBeauty can come from much of nothing.Angie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give in this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood.If there's one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, it's that a real man takes care of his family. As the son of a former gang legend, Mav does that the only way he knows how: dealing for the King Lords. With this money he can help his mom, who works two jobs while his dad's in prison.4 starred reviews * ?A heartfelt exploration of Black manhood and the power of possibility.? (People magazine)

★ "This amazing outpouring of strength and honesty offers inspirational personal accounts for every reader who wonders what to do when everything seems impossible." --Booklist, starred reviewA 2019 Texas Topaz Reading List SelectionA Junior Library Guild SelectionHope is a decision, but it is a hard one to recognize in the face of oppression, belittlement, alienation, and defeat. To help embolden hope, here is a powerhouse collection of essays and personal stories that speak directly to teens and all YA readers. Featuring Angie Thomas, Marie Lu, Nicola Yoon, David Levithan, Libba Bray, Jason Reynolds, Renée Ahdieh, and many more!"The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood."--Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.We all experience moments when we struggle to understand the state of the world, when we feel powerless and--in some cases--even hopeless. The teens of today are the caretakers of tomorrow, and yet it's difficult for many to find joy or comfort in such a turbulent society. But in trying times, words are power. Some of today's most influential young adult authors come together in this highly personal collection of essays and original stories that offer moments of light in the darkness, and show that hope is a decision we all can make. Like a modern day Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul or Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens, Hope Nation acknowledges the pain and offers words of encouragement.Authors include: Atia Abawi, Renee Ahdieh, Libba Bray, Howard Bryant, Ally Carter, Ally Condie, Christina Diaz Gonzales, Gayle Forman, Romina Garber, I. W. Gregario, Kate Hart, Bendan Kiely, David Levithan, Alex London, Marie Lu, Julie Murphy, Jason Reynolds, Aisha Saeed, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Jeff Zentner, and Nicola Yoon.Praise for Hope Nation:"A salve when days are bleak."--Kirkus Reviews"An important and inspiring read for thoughtful teens."--School Library Journal

SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD STARR CARTER moves between two worlds: the poor black neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend, Khalil, at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.Soon afterward, Khalil's death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Starr's best friend at school suggests he may have had it coming. When it becomes clear the police have little interest in investigating the incident, protesters take to the streets and Starr's neighborhood becomes a war zone. What everyone wants to know is: What really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does?or does not?say could destroy her community. It could also endanger her life.Angie Thomas's searing debut about an ordinary girl in extraordinary circum-stances addresses issues of racism and police violence with intelligence, heart, and un-flinching honesty.This collector's edition of the acclaimed, award-winning novel contains a letter from the author; the meanings behind the names; a map of Garden Heights; fan art; the full, original story that inspired the book; and an excerpt from On the Come Up.

En samling af seks forbundne kærlighedshistorier blandt tolv unge - fyldt med charme, humor og hjertevarme.En hedebølge forårsager en strømafbrydelse, der efterlader New York City i mørke. Og imens byen bliver kastet ud i kaos, opstår en hel ny form for elektricitet ?Et første møde.Langvarige venskaber.Bitre ekskærester.Og måske begyndelsen på noget nyt.Når lyset går ud, afslører mennesker deres hemmeligheder. Kærligheden blomstrer, venskaber forandres og nye muligheder opstår.Seks anmelderroste og prisvindende amerikanske forfatterstjerner hylder den uforglemmelige magi, man kan finde i en ulidelig varm stjernenat i storbyen.