"Reminiscent of Angie Thomas' The Hate U Give, Jackson's
too-close-to-home dystopian novel adds a level of thought-provoking
complexity that will undoubtedly compel readers to grapple with the
use and abuse of power by government entities" - Booklist, (STARRED
review) The Hate U Give meets Internment in this pulse-pounding
thriller about an impenetrable dome around Baltimore that is
keeping the residents in and information from going out during a
city-wide protest. Jamal Lawson just wanted to be a part of
something. As an aspiring journalist, he packs up his camera and
heads to Baltimore to document a rally protesting police brutality
after another Black man is murdered. But before it even really
begins, the city implements a new safety protocol...the Dome. The
Dome surrounds the city, forcing those within to subscribe to a
total militarized shutdown. No one can get in, and no one can get
out. Alone in a strange place, Jamal doesn't know where to
turn...until he meets hacker Marco, who knows more than he lets on,
and Catherine, an AWOL basic-training-graduate, whose parents
helped build the initial plans for the Dome. As unrest inside of
Baltimore grows throughout the days-long lockdown, Marco,
Catherine, and Jamal take the fight directly to the chief of
police. But the city is corrupt from the inside out, and it's going
to take everything they have to survive. "A hopeful ending is
painstakingly earned, and frankly these smart, brave, and loyal
Latinx and Black kids flat out deserve this win and then some."-The
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "This novel will keep
readers on their toes, holding their breath, and hoping Jamal makes
it out of the dome alive. A highly recommended, thrilling read" -
School Library Journal, (STARRED review) "Plan to read this on the
edge of your seat, knowing the whole time it's a little too
relevant for comfort of any kind. " - School Library Connection "In
a first-person POV that's both unafraid and unapologetic, Jackson
brings a sci-fi twist to the reality of police brutality and the
oftentimes literal silencing of marginalized peoples, putting queer
people of color at the helm of effective change" - Publishers
Weekly "...a searing futuristic story of systemic racism, police
brutality, and unchecked power" - Horn Book "A speculative thriller
about personal growth that deals with all-too-real traumas." -
Kirkus
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