Real Justice: Jailed for Life for Being BlackThe Story of Rubin "Hurricane" CarterBy Bill Swan
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Publication Details:
Binding: Paperback, 144 pages
Publication Date: 6th October 2014
ISBN: 9781459406650
Format: 8.5in x 5.5in
b&w photographs
Binding: Hardback, 144 pages
Publication Date: 6th October 2014
ISBN: 9781459406667
Format: 8.5in x 5.5in
b&w photographs
Binding: Electronic book text, 144 pages
Publication Date: 6th October 2014
ISBN: 9781459406674
Format: EPUB
b&w photographs
BIC Code: YNM, YNW, YXN
BISAC Code: JNF007100, JNF007110, JNF053140
Imprint: Lorimer
Interest age: From 13 To 18
Fry Reading Level [grade]: 4.8
Lexile Reading Level: HL760L
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Real Justice
True stories of young people wrongfully convicted by the justice system
Series features
- Non-fiction narratives
- Black and white photos
- Curriculum tie-ins to high school and middle school civics, law, global history, and social studies
"The series is factual and unbiased, showing how wrongful convictions have occurred and giving voice to the stories of the innocent." —School Library Journal
"I would highly recommend any teacher (especially intermediate grades) use these books to engage their learners, spark discussion, and create a love and interest for reading!" —Janelle White, grade 7/8 teacher
"[Real Justice books] are quick and simple reads but will keep reluctant young adult readers flipping the pages to see how the stories turn out."
—Canadian Children's Book News
—Canadian Children's Book News
Aimed at ages 13-17, these short narrative biographies tell stories of teens and young Canadians who fell afoul of the justice system and were wrongfully convicted of murder. Throughout their ordeals, they maintained their innocence and fought back, eventually proving that they were not guilty.