The Jacket

Thief!

When Phil sees another kid wearing his brother's jacket, he assumes the jacket was stolen. It turns out he was wrong, and Phil has to ask himself the question: Would he have made the same assumption if the boy wearing the jacket hadn't been African American? And that question leads to others that reveal some unsettling truths about Phil's neighborhood, his family, and even himself.

Author: Andrew Clements
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 08/01/2003
Pages: 89
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.16lbs
Size: 7.66h x 6.38w x 0.28d
ISBN13: 9780689860102
ISBN10: 0689860102
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice & Racism
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues

About the Author
Andrew Clements (1949-2019) was the author of the enormously popular Frindle. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he was nominated for a multitude of state awards, including a Christopher Award and an Edgar Award. His popular works include About Average, Troublemaker, Extra Credit, Lost and Found, No Talking, Room One, Lunch Money, and more. He was also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. Find out more at AndrewClements.com.