Let Me Hear A Rhyme

ISBN-10: 0062840339
ISBN-13: 9780062840332
Author: Jackson, Tiffany D.
Interest Level: 8-12
Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication Date: May 2020

Copyright: 2019

Page Count: 400

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Interest Level

Grades 8-12

Reading Level

Lexile: HL610L
Accelerated Reader Level: 4.0
Accelerated Reader Points: 11.0

BISAC Subjects

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Performing Arts / Music *

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Violence *

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Thrillers & Suspense *

Description
In this striking new novel by the critically acclaimed author of Allegedly and Monday's Not Coming, Tiffany D. Jackson tells the story of three Brooklyn teens who plot to turn their murdered friend into a major rap star by pretending he's still alive. Brooklyn, 1998. Biggie Smalls was right: Things done changed. But that doesn't mean that Quadir and Jarrell are cool letting their best friend Steph's music lie forgotten under his bed after he's murdered-not when his rhymes could turn any Bed Stuy corner into a party. With the help of Steph's younger sister Jasmine, they come up with a plan to promote Steph's music under a new rap name: the Architect. Soon, everyone wants a piece of him. When his demo catches the attention of a hotheaded music label rep, the trio must prove Steph's talent from beyond the grave. As the pressure of keeping their secret grows, Quadir, Jarrell, and Jasmine are forced to confront the truth about what happened to Steph. Only, each has something to hide. And with everything riding on Steph's fame, they n
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