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Book Review of The Nickel Boys

The Nickel Boys
The Nickel Boys
Author: Colson Whitehead
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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Based on a real story of a reform school in Florida that operated for 111 years and warped the lives of thousands of children. Colson Whitehead brings us another part of American history about 2 boys sentenced to a reform school that is a chamber of horrors. Read about Elwood and Turner and how their lives were affected by attending The Nickel Academy. Enjoyed 4 other books by Whitehead and recommend this one too!