Tyler Johnson Was Here By Jay Coles

A young man searches for answers after the death of his brother at the hands of police in this striking debut novel, for readers of The Hate U Give.

When Marvin Johnson's twin, Tyler, goes to a party, Marvin decides to tag along to keep an eye on his brother. But what starts as harmless fun turns into a shooting, followed by a police raid.

The next day, Tyler has gone missing, and it's up to Marvin to find him. But when Tyler is found dead, a video leaked online tells an even more chilling story: Tyler has been shot and killed by a police officer. Terrified as his mother unravels and mourning a brother who is now a hashtag, Marvin must learn what justice and freedom really mean.

Tyler Johnson Was Here is a powerful and moving portrait of youth and family that speaks to the serious issues of today--from gun control to the Black Lives Matter movement.

 

  • Reprint Edition ‏ : ‎ March 19, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ HL800L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 and up