{"product_id":"unmuted-charlie-mars-9798267805124","title":"Unmuted: When Silence Breaks, Courage Rises, and Voices Unite, A Powerful 9th Grade Reading Level Novel for Standing Up for Justice","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when the quietest student in school finds the courage to speak?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThirteen-year-old \u003cb\u003eLayla Shank\u003c\/b\u003e has always blended into the background. She avoids attention, keeps her head down, and speaks only when necessary. But when a hateful slur is scrawled across a classmate's locker, Layla feels something stir inside her. For the first time, silence isn't safe-it's unbearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a trembling voice, Layla speaks up. What begins as one shaky sentence ripples into a movement that changes her school forever. Some students cheer her on. Others mock her. Teachers warn her not to \"cause trouble.\" Even her best friend questions her. But Layla refuses to back down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith unexpected allies-a class clown who hides his feelings with jokes, an artist who turns pain into posters, and a shy athlete learning to use his voice-Layla discovers the power of courage, friendship, and persistence. Together, they take a stand for kindness and justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for \u003cb\u003emiddle school and early high school readers\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUnmuted\u003c\/i\u003e is a fast-moving, emotional, and inspiring novel about bravery, teamwork, and finding your voice-even when it shakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cb\u003eWhy readers love this book: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in \u003cb\u003esimple, clear language\u003c\/b\u003e for grades 7-10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplores \u003cb\u003ethemes of bravery, kindness, teamwork, and social justice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngaging school setting, relatable characters, and a hopeful message\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for classrooms, book clubs, and teen readers who love realistic fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrab a copy for your kids, nieces, nephews and enjoy their confidence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlie Mars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798267805124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.27d","brand":"Charlie Mars","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49170476761343,"sku":"9798267805124","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/unmuted-charlie-mars-9798267805124","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}