{"product_id":"the-incredibly-human-henson-blayze-derrick-barnes-hardcover","title":"The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze -- Derrick Barnes, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eNewbery Honoree Derrick Barnes tackles timely issues of race and prejudice in this powerful, nuanced novel about an accomplished Black boy who strives to be seen as human. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCORETTA SCOTT KING BOOK AWARD HONOREE\n\nONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Week Junior\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Audible\u003c\/i\u003e, Chicago Public Library\n\nKIRKUS PRIZE FINALIST\n\nNATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLIST SELECTION\n\nWNDB WALTER AWARD WINNER\n\nJANE ADDAMS CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD HONOR\n\nALSC NOTABLE CHILDREN'S BOOK\n\nSOUTHERN BOOK PRIZE FINALIST\n\n\n\n\u003cb\u003e★ \"Bold, extraordinary storytelling: not to be missed.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e★ \"A powerful tale.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\n\n★ \"A modern folktale that leaves a damning indictment.\" --\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\n\n★ \"This is Barnes at his best.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\n\n\u003c\/b\u003e\n\nIn the small town of Great Mountain, Mississippi, all eyes are on Henson Blayze, a thirteen-year-old football phenom whose talents seem almost superhuman. The predominately white townsfolk have been waiting for Henson to play high school ball, and now they're overjoyed to finally possess an elite Black athlete of their own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUntil a horrifying incident forces Henson to speak out about injustice.\n\nUntil he says that he might not play football anymore.\n\nUntil he quickly learns he isn't as loved by the people as he thought. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOvernight, Henson's town is divided into two chaotic sides--those that support his decisions, and those that don't--when all he wants is justice. Even his best friends and his father can't see eye to eye. When he is told to play ball again \u003ci\u003eor else\u003c\/i\u003e, Henson must decide whether he was born to entertain those who may not even see him as human, or if he's destined for a different kind of greatness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten for children ages 10 and up, Derrick Barnes's groundbreaking novel masterfully combines a modern-day allegory with classic-style tall tales to weave a compelling story of America's obsession with relegating Black people to labor or entertainment. Spanning the 1800s to today, this exceptional novel shows how much has changed over centuries . . . and, at the same time, how little.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Derrick Barnes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viking Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.4\" H x 5.7\" L x 1.1\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781984836755\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025438752922,"sku":"9781984836755","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781984836755_c56c5a34-e70a-487b-ad3c-4afecbcb1601.jpg?v=1774766185","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/the-incredibly-human-henson-blayze-derrick-barnes-hardcover","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}