Showing 1–11 of 11 books
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All American Boys
What should have been a typical Friday night explodes into racial violence when Quinn witnesses a cop beating 16-year-old Rashad. Nobbs and Lockard's compelling narration infuses this audiobook with realistic energy and attitude.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2016
- ISBN: 9781427617361
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As Brave As You
- Realistic Fiction
- CSK Book Awards - Author - Honor 2017
- ISBN: 9781481415910
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The Boy in the Black Suit
To deal with his mother's passing, Matt accepts a job at the local funeral home. Matt meets Lovey at her grandmother's funeral. The two of them share a bond that will help them both to move past their own. respective losses.- Realistic Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2016
- ISBN: 9781442459502
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The Boy in the Black Suit
- Realistic Fiction
- CSK Book Awards - Author - Honor 2016
- ISBN: 9781442459519
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Ghost
When Castle Crenshaw is selected for a track team, he finds that his budding friendships mean more to him than he thought. Lockard gives this story an authenticity that allows the listener to hear Castle's struggles and triumphs through a true teen voice.- Realistic Fiction, Audiobook
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2017
- ISBN: 9781508230472
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Ghost
Ghost lands a spot on an exclusive track team promising to stay out of trouble, but he finds it harder than he thought. -
Long Way Down
The rules: don't cry, don't snitch...DO get revenge. A sixty second elevator ride is a long way down for Will to decide if he should use the gun shoved into the back of his jeans to avenge his brother's murder. -
Patina
Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu are back on the track. This time, Patina narrates her story. Insight into her world shows the pressure she puts upon herself to come in first and to do everything she can for her family, because Patty "ain't no junk".- Realistic Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9781481450188
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When I Was the Greatest
Fifteen-year-old Ali is making his way in a tough neighborhood, but everything starts going wrong once he and his best friends, Noodles and Needles, are invited to a big-time, high-stakes party. Adkins brings forth the humor and tension in this poignant coming-of-age story, where the ugliness and brutality of the outside world wars with loyalty, honor, and love between friends and family.- Realistic Fiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2015
- ISBN: 9780553395716
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When I Was the Greatest
Ali and brothers Noodles and Needles are neighbors. While those on the street accept Needles (who suffers from Tourette's), the three boys—attending a forbidden party—discover that not everyone is so forgiving.