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  • The Boy in the Black Suit

  • By: Jason Reynolds
  • Narrated by: Corey Allen
  • Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (244 ratings)

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The Boy in the Black Suit

By: Jason Reynolds
Narrated by: Corey Allen
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Publisher's summary

Just when 17-year-old Matt thinks he can't handle one more piece of terrible news, he meets a girl who’s dealt with a lot more - and who just might be able to clue him in on how to rise up when life keeps knocking him down - in this wry, gritty novel from the author of When I Was the Greatest. Matt wears a black suit every day. No, not because his mom died - although she did, and it sucks. But he wears the suit for his gig at the local funeral home, which pays way better than the Cluck Bucket, and he needs the income since his dad can’t handle the bills (or anything, really) on his own. So while Dad's snagging bottles of whiskey, Matt's snagging fifteen bucks an hour. Not bad. But everything else? Not good. Then Matt meets Lovey. She's got a crazy name, and she's been through more crazy than he can imagine. Yet Lovey never cries. She's tough. Really tough. Tough in the way Matt wishes he could be. Which is maybe why he's drawn to her, and definitely why he can't seem to shake her. Because there's nothing more hopeful than finding a person who understands your loneliness - and who can maybe even help take it away.

©2015 Jason Reynolds (P)2015 Recorded Books
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Great Book

I loved this book, but the narrator was like listening to nails on a chalkboard.

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Decent enough to pass the time

Decent story touched in several things but didn’t have much conclusion. I guess your to assume on this one.

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Perfect read

Kids need these type of books to understand death at a young age. Also, it may help boys with relationships

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Loved it!

All the feels. Reynolds is a masterful storyteller and this one did. It disappoint. Great narrations as well!

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Processing Grief

Jason did an awesome job of displaying the process of grief that Matt experienced. All to often we don’t consider how children/teens are impacted by loss.
I love how he and Love were able to forge a friendship, be supportive of one another, and teach each other about life after the loss of a love one.
Mr. Ray was just what Matt needed as well. This was a sweet love story that was wrapped in sadness.

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Touching

Interesting perspective on loss and grief. I love how the author weaved the storyline.

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I really enjoyed the power of family and friendship

I think my students would love to read the story of Matthew, Mr. Ray, Lovey and how Matthew learns that life continues after the death of his mother.

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The Boy in the Black Suit.

Heartbreak and breathing afterword, put into picture telling words. Just like a snapshot from an old polaroid.

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Grieving teen learns to cope with moms death

Loved it! the mail character, Matt, is honest, relate able and sometimes laugh out loud funny while he learns to cope with his mom's recent death and newly formed relationships.

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Great pairing.

The combination of Jason Reynolds' writing and Corey Allen's narration is perfection. I found this audiobook so enjoyable.

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