Ruin Road
by Lamar Giles
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Pub Date Sep 17 2024 | Archive Date Sep 17 2024
Scholastic | Scholastic Press
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Description
"My twin, Lamar, is a phenomenal innovative storyteller... A true king!" -- Tiffany D. Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Grown and The Weight of Blood
Sometimes a little fear is a good thing...
Cade Webster lives between worlds. He’s a standout football star at the right school but lives in the wrong neighborhood--if you let his classmates tell it. Everywhere but home, people are afraid of him for one reason or another. Afraid he’s too big, too fast, too ambitious, too Black.
Then one fateful night, to avoid a dangerous encounter with the police, he ducks into a pawn shop. An impulse purchase and misspoken desire change everything when Cade tells the shopkeeper he wishes people would stop acting so scared around him, and the wish is granted...
At first, it feels like things have taken a turn for the better. But it’s not just Cade that people no longer fear--it’s everything. With Cade spreading this newfound “courage” wherever he goes, anything can happen. Fearless acts of violence begin to escalate in both his neighborhood and at school. With the right moves, and brave friends, Cade might have one -- and only one -- chance to save all he loves. But at what cost? After all, the devil’s in the details.
Advance Praise
Praise for Lamar Giles
"Lamar Giles's work always has something to say, and it's well worth your while to listen." -- Barry Lyga, New York Times bestselling author of I Hunt Killers
"When I think of Lamar Giles's work, I think of the books that make kids love reading. Whether it's through a fantasy adventure or a nuanced YA novel, he offers readers smart characters who face impossible circumstances that will keep them guessing until the end. A Lamar Giles book never disappoints." -- Meg Medina, New York Times bestselling author of Burn Baby Burn
Praise for Ruin Road
“Lamar Giles’s latest thriller is filled with chilling haunts and horrors, not just in the magical curse that burdens the main character, but in the authentic real-life struggles and stigmas that plague him. A brilliant concept, deftly executed!” -- Neal Shusterman, New York Times bestselling author of the Arc of a Scythe series
“Ruin Road brims with malice, each page sure to drag readers into a community’s -- and boy’s -- fight against the greedy forces preying on them. Exceptional and not to be missed!” -- Trang Thanh Tran, New York Times bestselling author of She Is a Haunting
“Riveting, grounded horror tinged with characters who leap to life. Lamar Giles writes with imagination and urgency that will appeal to all horror fans, as Ruin Road raises an intriguing question with surprising answers: What would we be like if we had no fear?” -- Tananarive Due, American Book Award winner and author of The Reformatory
“A refreshing tale with twists you’ll never see coming. Giles crafts an action-packed story, filled with both real-life and supernatural terrors. Ruin Road pulls your heartstrings tight and keeps you on your toes!” -- Erin E. Adams, author of Jackal
“From the first line, Ruin Road lets you know you’re in the hands of a master. The story moves with the knowing swagger of its main character, Cade Webster, fascinating, charismatic, and layered. With elements of Stephen King mixed with a double helping of that Giles magic that makes his work so unforgettable, Ruin Road is a mix of terror, heart, and intelligence, with a dash of social commentary. Giles is in peak form, and you don’t want to miss out!” -- Maurice Broaddus, author of Unfadeable
Marketing Plan
NATIONAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN
- Pre-publication Buzz Campaign
- National Publicity Campaign
- National Author Tour
- Consumer Advertising
- Influencer Promotions
- Netgalley Promotion
- Trade and Educator Advertising
- Reading Guide
- Social Media Assets
- Feature at Teen Festivals
- Feature at Educator and Librarian Conferences
- Feature in "Power of Story" Campaign
- Digital Chapter Sampler and Audio Clip Available
- Extensive Social Media Campaign via @IreadYA Community
- Feature on Scholastic Parents, Educators, and Librarians Social Media Networks and Websites
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781338894134 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 368 |
