Come Home Safe: A Novel

In Come Home Safe, Brian Buckmire explores the reality of police brutality and the importance of having conversations about change and acceptance. The story follows biracial siblings Reed and Olive as they navigate racial inequality and confront police mistreatment. The book offers valuable insights and advice on how to address these issues and promote healing and change.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Focus

In this captivating tale, Brian Buckmire delves into the harsh realities of police brutality while offering a glimmer of hope. Through the eyes of biracial siblings Reed and Olive, the story explores the complexities of racial inequality and the challenges of being a person of color. As they confront the truth and endure the pain of their experiences, they also embrace their rights and initiate conversations about change and acceptance.

"In Come Home Safe, Brian Buckmire has masterfully crafted a narrative that confronts the harsh reality of police brutality head-on while maintaining a sense of optimism. It is a powerful book that sheds light on the importance of open communication and the experiences of teenagers in our modern times." - Linsey Davis, New York Times bestselling author and ABC News anchor, in a review for the New York Times.

On their subway journey home, Reed eagerly anticipates watching videos of his soccer idol. However, his plans are disrupted when police officers question him about a suspect who bears a resemblance to him. With utmost tact and composure, Reed defends himself, but he knows that finding a simple solution to this conflict is elusive.

In a café, Olive finds herself in a distressing situation when a woman accuses her of stealing her phone and demands to see it. Startled and indignant, Olive witnesses as a crowd gathers, and she remains passive, doing nothing to assist the woman, even as she attempts to manipulate the police against Olive.

This gripping read will keep you on the tip of your seat as each teen grapples with the question: "What should I do? What can I do? What will ensure my safe return home?" Come Home Safe is a perfect choice for:

Fans of contemporary fiction and true-to-life stories
Youth and middle graders who are interested in social justice, societal change, and navigating police brutality
Parents, teachers, and school librarians who seek to initiate conversations about politics, racism, or have "the talk" with their teens and middle schoolers
Anyone who desires to gain a deeper understanding of the sociopolitical climate in America today
Young adult readers.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 148 x 221 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780310142188