Burn Down, Rise Up
The 2023 Pura Belpré Award-winning young adult novel!
Mysterious disappearances. An urban legend rumored to be responsible. And one group of friends determined to save their city at any cost. Stranger Things meets Jordan Peele in this acclaimed novel from an incredible new voice.
For over a year, the Bronx has been plagued by sudden disappearances that no one can explain. Sixteen-year-old Raquel does her best to ignore it. After all, the police only look for the white kids. But when her crush Charlize's cousin goes missing, Raquel starts to pay attention―especially when her own mom comes down with a mysterious illness that seems linked to the disappearances.
Raquel and Charlize team up to investigate, but they soon discover that everything is tied to a terrifying urban legend called the Echo Game. The game is rumored to trap people in a sinister world underneath the city, and the rules are based on a particularly dark chapter in New York's past. And if the friends want to save their home and everyone they love, they will have to play the game and destroy the evil at its heart―or die trying.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 368
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Language: en
ISBN: 9781728268644
Creator Bio
Vincent Tira is an award-winning author and journalist. He has written for numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian. Born and raised in New York City, Tira has always had a passion for storytelling and shining a light on important social and political issues. His work often explores the complexities of race, identity, and power in modern society. In addition to his writing, Tira is also a dedicated activist and community organizer, using his platform to bring attention to marginalized voices and advocate for social justice. Burn Down, Rise Up is his highly anticipated debut novel.
