Long Way Down The Graphic Novel

Jason Reynolds's powerful and award-winning novel, Long Way Down, is brought to vivid life in this graphic novel adaptation. It follows 15-year-old Will as he embarks on a journey of revenge after his older brother's murder. Set entirely within the confines of a descending elevator, Will is confronted by the ghosts of those lost to the cycle of violence, forcing him to question the 'rules' of his community. This book is a profound exploration of grief, justice, and the devastating impact of gun violence, making it an excellent choice for mature middle school and high school readers.

A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) Jason Reynolds’s Newbery Honor, Printz Honor, and Coretta Scott King Honor–winning, #1 New York Times bestselling novel Long Way Down is now a gripping, galvanizing graphic novel, with haunting artwork by Danica Novgorodoff. Will’s older brother, Shawn, has been shot. Dead. Will feels a sadness so great, he can’t explain it. But in his neighborhood, there are THE RULES: No. 1: Crying. Don’t. No matter what. No. 2: Snitching Don’t. No matter what. No. 3: Revenge Do. No matter what. But bullets miss. You can get the wrong guy. And there’s always someone else who knows to follow the rules…