Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel

Notes From Black ReadsThe Rules. When his brother is shot and killed, Will knows he needs to follow them and get revenge. But can he? Jason Reynolds’ stunning novel-in-verse is taken to the next level when accompanied with Danica Novgorodoff’s evocative artwork. A powerful and heartbreaking look at teenage gun violence, Long Way Down will leave you breathless and speak to your soul. I challenge you not to finish this book in one sitting. Five starred reviews! Jason Reynolds’s Newbery Honor, Printz Honor, and Coretta Scott King Honor–winning, #1 New York Times bestselling novel Long Way Down is now a gripping, galvanizing graphic novel, with haunting artwork by Danica Novgorodoff.Will’s older brother, Shawn, has been shot. Dead. Will feels a sadness so great, he can’t explain it. But in his neighborhood, there are THE RULES: No. 1: Crying. Don’t. No matter what. No. 2: Snitching Don’t. No matter what. No. 3: Revenge Do. No matter what. But bullets miss. You can get the wrong guy. A