Long Way Down: An Epic Journey by Motorcycle from Scotland to South Africa Paperback - June 9, 2009 by Ewan McGregor (Author), Charley Boorman (Author) 458 ratings 3.9 on Goodreads 5,828 ratings Kindle $15.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover $26.00 34 Used from $1.30 3 New from $19.49 3 Collectible from $17.00 Paperback This book is a MUST HAVE! A gat. Long Way Down has been added to your Cart. Cornelius Vanderbilt Facts & Railroads | Who Was Cornelius Vanderbilt? 'Long Way to Go to Earn Trust': McCarthy Shoots Down Notion That George Santos Will Have a Security Clearance. ''Nothing. Or did he heed the cautions from his elevator visitors, sensing the regret, and observing the endless path of destruction torn by bullet after bullet through the ranks of his family and friends? A poem, a story, a song. Long Way Down, by Jason Reynolds, revolves around the main character Will, his family's history of vengeance, and Will's attempt to follow the rules on his quest for revenge. '', The elevator door opens again, and large hands grab Will by the shirt then put him in a headlock. He REALLY does. The story is written in the first-person narrative from the points of view of the four main characters, Martin, Maureen, Jess and JJ. My Name Is Jason. Depending on how the process goes, there may be delays in this process or they could even come back online earlier. Another thing he is taught is you never cry. Two other people, Jess (Poots) and JJ (Paul) show up. bestseller Jason Reynoldss fiercely stunning novel that takes place in sixty potent secondsthe time it takes a kid to decide whether or not hes going to murder the guy who killed his brother. Copyright 2023 How does Shawn respond? Well, not really talking to himself, but just repeating character names and plot lines he thought of on the train, over and over again, because hes afraid hell forget it all before he gets home. Read more. Will's older brother, Shawn,. But Bucks in the elevator? 7. What message do you think she is trying to share with him? Han Dynasty Timeline & Fall | How Did the Han Dynasty Fall? Unlike a traditional prose novel, Long Way Down is written in verse. Uh-oh, it looks like your Internet Explorer is out of date. The elevator stops at the second floor, the last stop before the lobby, where this nightmare elevator ride can end. It will pair well with Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give and Reynolds's previous works. Long Way Down is a powerful young adult novel that explores violence in the lives of these young black men. However, American producer David Alexanian and cameraman Jimmy Simak were unable to obtain the necessary entry visas and were forced to fly from Tunisia to Egypt. The word Will can be used as a proper name, but also as a verb and a noun. Perhaps berated for not holding the power of the book it was adapted from, A Long Way Down is still a very solid film with a strong cast. Told in verse, this title is fabulistic in its simplicity and begs to be discussed. They ducked and hid, like they were trained to do, and when things quieted, they looked up to count the bodies. What is the longest journey you've ever taken? Will didnt know that Shawn had ever actually USED his gun. What are The Rules? Shawns best friend Buck gets into the elevator on seven; Dani, Wills friend from childhood, gets in on six; Will and Shawns uncle Mark gets in on five, in a cloud of cigarette smoke. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2021, From the very first page I was sucked in and I didnt want to get out. The protagonist faces a difficult choice, one that is a reality for many young people. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Explain your answer. The next 200-plus pages of action take place between the time Will enters the elevator and when it reaches the lobby a moment later, at 9:09:09 a.m. As Will takes the long trip down, a new person boards at every floor. Mikey was shot for killing Gee, by someone else following rule three. Publisher Now, according to the rules passed from father to son, brother to brother, revenge is the next order of business, and Carlon Riggs, a member of the Dark Suns gang, is in Wills crosshairs. As each "ghost" speaks, Will realizes how much of his own story has been unknown to him and how intricately woven they are. Will steps into the elevator outside his apartment on the eighth floor. At each floor, the doors open to admit someone killed by the same cycle of violence that Wills about to enter. Will learns how each of the ghosts is connected with the rules, as they express surprise, sadness, skepticism, or regret at Will's plan. Long Way Down Lyrics: We made a fire, went down in the flames / We sailed an ocean and drowned in the wave / Built a cathedral, but we never prayed / We had it all, yeah, and we walked away / Point of What does Will tell his brother? The emphasis on not crying, never crying was painful because of how I see that played out in real life, crying as a weakness that one cannot afford. The team anticipated problems at the various borders crossings, particularly in Africa. Having released the Seer Stone to Aphrodite, and surrendered herself to the Tulsa, A Kirkus Award FinalistA Schneider Family Book Award WinnerA Coretta Scott King Author Honor BookAn ALA Notable Books for Children Nominee, Genie and his brother, Ernie, leave Brooklyn for the first, This is the first coloring book for the blockbuster HOUSE OF NIGHT series. Long Way Down (2017) by Jason Reynolds is a young adult novel in free verseabout Will Holloman, a young black boy struggling to make a decision after his brother Shawn is shot dead in the street. He lives in Washington, DC. It was very grasping. Did Will cling to the rules, as did his family before him? He knows that many of these book-hating boys, don't actually hate books, they hate boredom. Learn more about the program. Opened the cover and as you can see, the cover is barely hanging on. 3. That's it. , Dimensions CookiePolicy They were meant for the broken. Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. The question we read to find an answer to is, on this long way down, would he listen to them? Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2022. Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser, Buy One, Get One 50% Off Books for All Ages. Long Way Down is a young adult novel in verse by Jason Reynolds, published October 24, 2017, by Atheneum Books. 3. Apple TV & Privacy It turned out he killed the wrong guy, a man named Gee. Please try again. At each floor, a different person gets on to tell a story. The original broadcast dates in the United Kingdom were: In the final pages of the Long Way Down book, there is a mention of "Long Way To Go"; however, this is not the intended title for a third series but a reference to the continual support that UNICEF needs for its work. As Will hesitates, Shawn turns to him and speaks the final words of the novel, ''You coming?''. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Reflect on the significance of the protagonist's name. The unique narrative structure also makes it an excellent read-alike for Walter Dean Myers's Monster. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The win kept Belmont (14-6, 7-2) in a first place tie with Southern Illinois in . The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Why do you think he visits Will? A list of "Long Way Down"-related questions. For William Holloman (''Will'' to his friends) his long journey is one of revenge. Get unlimited access to over 84,000 lessons. They travel from the North of Scotland, down through Europe, into Africa, finally winding up in Cape Town, South Africa. i highly recommend this if you're looking to try a book written in this style. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! 3. Director Pascal Chaumeil Writers Nick Hornby (based on the novel by) Jack Thorne (screenplay by) Stars The series was added to Apple TV+ on 18 September 2020 along with the first iteration Long Way Round (2004) and sequel Long Way Up (2020). To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. They rode the BMW R1200GS Adventure, the successor to the R1150GS Adventure bikes in Long Way Round.[2]. Choose Expedited Shipping at checkout for delivery by, Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser, 2011-2020 Coretta Scott King Author Honor Books, 2017 Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winners, Entertainment Weekly's 10 Best Young Adult Books of 2017, Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, New York Magazine's 10 Best Young Adult Books of 2017, Publishers Weekly's Best Young Adult Books of 2017, Jason Reynolds's Track Series Paperback Collection: Ghost; Patina; Sunny; Lu. They were meant for the broken to follow. They took the Channel Tunnel to France and rode south to Italy. While he's struggling with his decision to make the leap, he realizes he's not alone. The television series began broadcast on BBC Two on 28 October 2007,[3] with clips also shown online. Poets are known for using language intentionally and with precision, often choosing words with connotative and denotative meaning. Identify a section of the novel where you think the format adds meaning to a passage and explain how the poems format impacts the meaning. ANOTHER THING ABOUT THE RULES They werent meant to be broken. Fifteen-year-old Will, immobilized with grief when his older brother Shawn is shot and killed, slowly comes to mull The Rules in his head. Given their experiences on the Long Way Round, which included problems with Russian visas, a "fine" for a missing stamp in their carnet, and delays of up to twelve hours, major preparation and planning went into the transit between countries. 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When his older brother, Shawn, is shot and killed while walking home from the store, Will knows he is expected to follow the final rule and avenge his brothers death. All rights reserved. Twitter share button. Wow! IN CASE YOU AINT KNOW, gunshots make everybody deaf and blind especially when they make somebody dead. Buck tells Will to check that the gun is even loaded. 13. The elevator reaches the lobby. 2. (Oct.). Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. And stray bullets had cut through the playground, and Will had tried to cover her, but she was hit anyway, and so what she wants to know, on that fifth floor elevator stop, is, what if Will, Will with the gun shoved in the back waistband of his jeans, MISSES. He knows where Shawn keeps his gun, and he thinks he knows who the shooter is: a member of a rival gang named Riggs. Teens are left with an unresolved ending that goes beyond the simple question of whether Will will seek revenge. 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