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When Teddy Anderson's little sister Tina is gunned down randomly in a drive-by shooting, the gangstas who rule the streets in the Anderson family's rapidly deteriorating neighborhood dismiss the incident as just another case of RP, RT-wrong place, wrong time. According to gangsta logic, Tina... read more
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Tina Anderson: 14-year-old honor student who was shot in a drive by while looking for change for "Blink."
- Andre Anderson: Tina's oldest brother, good at basketball "the Hoopster", now lives in Northern California, engaged to Gwen.
- Dixon Theordore: Great at computer hacking. His good friend got shot when he was 12 and have been having sleeping problems ever since. Smart, but gets "Cs" on purpose to not be noticed...wants to be under the radar. Wants revenge for his sister's death. Went to juvenile hall and the deal is that he is placed to mentor an at risk kid named Micah Whitehall.
- Micah: 12 years old and is at risk for gang activity.
- Theresa: Tina's older sister who is attending USC.
- Meeksha "Li'L Gal Blinkie or Blink" Livingston: 22nd Street Merks gang member. Got shot along with Tina while buying ice cream.
Memorable Quotes
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“You hear me, boy? I will never give up. Never! Ever! Ever! You may be smarter than me. You may be stronger than me. You may be crueler than me. But you are my son and I am your father and I love you. I've already lost one child to the streets, I will not lose another!" Pops removed his finger from Teddy's face. "Say what you want and do what you will, but know one thing, Teddy. I will never give up on you."”
Mr. Anderson
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