Awards and HonorsALA Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adults 2012; YALSA 2012 Best Fiction for Young Adults; YALSA Readers' Choice Nomination 2012, Realistic Fiction; NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2012, Social Interactions/Relationships
While his father has been in prison, Tyrell has become his own man. But when his dad is released, he treats Tyrell like a boy. And Tyrell won’t tolerate that.
Topics The Bronx, New York. Foster care. Relationships and dating. The drug trade. Prison. Fathers and sons.
SRC Level 5.700000
SRC Points 19.000000
Lexile HL780L
Trim Size 5" x 7"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2011-08-31
JLG Release Date Oct 2011
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
High Demand High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
High Demand High Plus
High Demand High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection features high-interest fiction titles that teens are excited to read right now. Selected for strong hooks, engaging storytelling, and broad appeal, these books span a range of popular fiction genres and often include widely read or in-demand authors.
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Language: Racial or Ethnic Epithet/Slur,Language: Strong Language,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: General