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In a school run by gangs, staying out was harder than joining. We knew who our friends were, and were careful what we said.If people thought we were haters, it would only be a matter of time.... Lines are clearly marked at South Bay High School. It's mixed territory for the Crips and the... read more
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Summary edit
This book was great, even though it is a girlish book. It's a good book if you like gang violence. But is has a romantic twist. In the begining it really has no gang related stuff in the beging. It really gets more gang stuff twords the end of the book. It really shows you labels in life. Once... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Julia: The main character who has no interests in gangs
- Eric Valienté: A boyJjulia likes who is new to school
- Black Chuck: Julia's longtime friend who is a Crip
- Marie: A gang member of the bloods and a friend of Julia's
- Nessa: A Crip gang member
- Ms. Ivey: A history teacher who really likes Julia
- Gina: Julia's father's girlfriend
- Latoya: Scrap's Baby Mama and the sister of the Sha-Ta leader
- Ms. Russo: hi
- Sarah: Crip gang member
- Clyde: Lieutenant of the Crips
- Vicky: Friend of Julia
- Rolo: Crip member
- Hal: Add a description of this character.
- Mr. Britt: Writers Club teacher
- Mr. Finklestein
- Marlise
- Ms. Howard: Dean of the school
First Sentence edit
"People always make it sound like God is a man. But we've got no proof of that''
Authors & Contributors edit
- Allison Van Diepen (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Country: USA
Publication Date: November 27, 2007
ISBN: 9781416950301
Page Count: 304
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Country: USA
Publication Date: November 27, 2007
ISBN: 9781416950301
Page Count: 304
Subjects edit
- Books › Teens › Social Issues › Violence
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