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The Free
The Free | Lauren McLaughlin
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A 21st century response to Walter Dean Myers's classic Lockdown, The Free takes a look inside a "juvie" jail, where Isaac West is fighting for a second chance. In the beginning, Isaac West stole to give his younger sister, Janelle, (…more)
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The Free | Lauren McLaughlin
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“Sharing it means it's not a secret anymore. And the thing about a secret is that it has more power than you. The more you hide it, the more powerful it gets.”

Based on true stories, the MC Isaac Wells is in juvie, his mom is an irrational alcoholic, and his 13 yo sister is sleeping at friends‘ homes to escape the chaos. A credible and compelling look at families in crisis, and corruption of justice.

#ReadAway2024 February 12

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The Free | Lauren McLaughlin
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#TheFree was featured on our last #Guybrary update! This book follows Isaac who has been sentenced to Juvenile Detention and community service after stealing for his younger sister. He must figure out who is and who he wants to be.

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