In this much anticipated middle grade novel by author Derrick Barnes (Ruby & the Booker Boys) two thirteen- year-old African-American boys become friends during a three day stint in an after school suspension. They were both involved in two unrelated incidents with the same person, the resident menace at Alain Locke Middle, Tariq Molten.
Robeson Battlefield is from a two parent household, where both parents are highly successful and educated. Academic achievement, social consciousness and responsibility are reinforced daily in the Battlefield household.
Pacino Clapton comes from a single parent household; his mom works two fulltime jobs. Pacino has a ton of responsibilities, including cutting hair to help pay bills, and taking care of his twin five- year-old sisters.
During this three day span, the young men visit each others home, and "chop it up" on a multitude of subjects including respect of self and Black women, the dire state of hip-hop music, the use of the dreaded "N" word, and masculinity.
Before long, the three boys are on a collision course. And when they do intersect, their lives are changed forever.
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Thats all I create Ms Lee: positive books featuring beautiful, inspirational African American characters for African American children.
solomatt888 1 year ago
This book had better end well!! I don't need to read, see or hear about another story about young black boys and men being killed or jailed. I hope this is positive.
msles59130 1 year ago