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Ugly
There are many ugly things in this world, but Julius Graves is considered one of the ugliest of those things. His Big Lips, Big Nose and Jet Black Skin have always been the perfect recipe for nasty stares, cold shuns, and violent beat downs his entire life. Once Julius moves to a new neighborhood, the torment he thought he escaped gets far worse when he becomes targeted by a menacing crew that’s led by an egomaniac that’s determined to make Julius’ life a living hell! Julius finds refuge in an unlikely ally that sends his life spiraling even more out of control at the cost of losing someone he loves the most.
328 pages, Paperback
First published July 7, 2014
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About the author
Rod Cornelius
12 books33 followersRod Cornelius is the author of four urban books – Single Again, Ghetto Eyes, The Trusted and The Best Kept Secrets – along with being the co-founder of Akirim Press books. Along with having been a professional writer for many years, Rod is also a scriptwriter with a Media Arts degree coming out of the University of South Carolina with plans on directing and releasing a movie in the future.
For now, Rod continues to stay on course to release more new titles in the upcoming year of 2013. Follow Rod Cornelius on twitter – @rodcornelius!
For now, Rod continues to stay on course to release more new titles in the upcoming year of 2013. Follow Rod Cornelius on twitter – @rodcornelius!
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December 5, 2017
No Happy Ending Here!
Loved it.. Hated it..what can I say?
Haven't read a book in a long time that brought forth more than one emotions, I am always apprehensive to try a new writer.. a second title for me from Mr. Cornelius, his writing skills peaked my interest for another read by him which is rare, when it comes to a new author.
Loved it.. Hated it..what can I say?
Haven't read a book in a long time that brought forth more than one emotions, I am always apprehensive to try a new writer.. a second title for me from Mr. Cornelius, his writing skills peaked my interest for another read by him which is rare, when it comes to a new author.
May 4, 2017
Wow....I'm speechless!
"Ugly" drew me in with the just the title, but the story was compelling, heartfelt and left me speechless. I felt as though the author wrote with passion and conviction. I felt he wrote from a place of a person who was placed in this situation but lived to tell his story. I cried so much because I related to every hurtful thing someone said to Jules and it brought back painful memories of high school and being called mean name by lighter skin people. It always amazed me that someone would judge you based off the way you look and never once consider the fact that you're human and have feelings.....I'm going to stop because I can go on but everyone needs to stop and think before they speak and if you don't have anything nice to say just be quiet. Please don't sleep on this book, I think u would be truly amaze and challenge your inner self.
"Ugly" drew me in with the just the title, but the story was compelling, heartfelt and left me speechless. I felt as though the author wrote with passion and conviction. I felt he wrote from a place of a person who was placed in this situation but lived to tell his story. I cried so much because I related to every hurtful thing someone said to Jules and it brought back painful memories of high school and being called mean name by lighter skin people. It always amazed me that someone would judge you based off the way you look and never once consider the fact that you're human and have feelings.....I'm going to stop because I can go on but everyone needs to stop and think before they speak and if you don't have anything nice to say just be quiet. Please don't sleep on this book, I think u would be truly amaze and challenge your inner self.
November 18, 2017
Amazing
This book is a eye opener
Kids these days are so mean and they don’t know what another kid is going through but all they care about is if the next person is going to laugh at what they say and how popular they can be if they are mean to another kid
This book is amazing and it opens your eyes on how kids are these days
If only kids worried more about their studies and education before they worried about picking on the next person kids would be smarter then they are now
This book is a eye opener
Kids these days are so mean and they don’t know what another kid is going through but all they care about is if the next person is going to laugh at what they say and how popular they can be if they are mean to another kid
This book is amazing and it opens your eyes on how kids are these days
If only kids worried more about their studies and education before they worried about picking on the next person kids would be smarter then they are now
October 11, 2017
A bittersweet tragedy
This book was utterly amzing. I hated that the kids were so mean to Julius. I blame the system for failing kids who are being bullied. I fell in love with the characters Julius, his mom and Simone. They were the only constants in his life. Please let there be a sequel, where he lives. He and his mom move to another neighborhood and he and Simone get together and go to college. I know this is farfetched, but I love the underdogs.
This book was utterly amzing. I hated that the kids were so mean to Julius. I blame the system for failing kids who are being bullied. I fell in love with the characters Julius, his mom and Simone. They were the only constants in his life. Please let there be a sequel, where he lives. He and his mom move to another neighborhood and he and Simone get together and go to college. I know this is farfetched, but I love the underdogs.
October 13, 2017
Bullies
You never know what another person goes through. Makes you look at another person differently. A very good read, for young people.
You never know what another person goes through. Makes you look at another person differently. A very good read, for young people.
March 15, 2018
Great book
I really end reading the book was shocked by the ending. I read part 2 if it ever comes out
I really end reading the book was shocked by the ending. I read part 2 if it ever comes out
August 26, 2016
Omg
Omg...I never cried so much reading a book..my heart is aching..Julius went through soo much during his life...he never bothered anyone..he just wanted to live his life as a kid..I just don't no what to write...everyone should read this book and talk to all kids about bullying..it has to stop
Omg...I never cried so much reading a book..my heart is aching..Julius went through soo much during his life...he never bothered anyone..he just wanted to live his life as a kid..I just don't no what to write...everyone should read this book and talk to all kids about bullying..it has to stop
April 2, 2016
OMG!!!! This book was so good but,sad I'm gonna let my 14 year old son read it because it also think it's a learning tool against bulling.
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