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Published in 2001 as "The Gun" and then later released in 2007 as "Payback".

The sequel to The Bully, this book is about Bluford freshman Tyray Hobbs, the tormentor of Darrell Mercer. The tale traces Tyray's troubled home life, his desire to rebuild his reputation, and his quest to get... read more

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  • Tyray Hobbs: a teenage boy, who is african american, and over 6 feet tall is a bully who intimidates other children. He hates this kid Darrell Mercer after he ruins his social level. Now Tyray is out to get Darrell.
  • Darrell Mercer: a short and skinny 15 year old boy who looks 12, is bullied by Tyray hobbs. Then he drops Tyray, and Tyray is at the bottom of the totem pole, now Darrell's at the top. Darrell is in for the time of his life.
  • Warren: tyray's big brother. who is in the jail.
  • Mr. Mitchell: a teacher in bluford high school.
  • Lark: tyray's girl friend.
  • Ms. Spencer: the principal at bluford.
  • Cedric: Add a description of this character.
  • Bluford: an african american astronut and also a school.
  • Rodney
  • Len
  • Jamee
  • Eddie
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First Sentence edit see section history

Man, I hate this place, Tyray Hobbs thought as he walked slowly towards Bluford High School.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 6 of 19 in Bluford High. (standard series)

Preceded by The Bully, and followed by Until We Meet Again.

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  1. Paul Langan (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Townsend Press
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Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 094421004X
Page Count: 123

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