Scorpions (Mass Mkt)
Lately everybody's messing with Jamal. His teachers, the kids at school, even his dad. And now that Jamal's brother Randy's in the slam, Crazy Mack has a crazy idea. He wants Jamal to take control of the Scorpions and run crack. All the gang jive--Jamal has no use for it. Unless, like some say, it's the only way to cop the bread for Randy's appeal...
The story of twelve-year-old Jamal, whose life changes drastically when he acquires a gun. Though he survives the experience, it's not without sacrificing his innocence and possibly his relationship with his best friend.
Target age group 13 and up
The story of twelve-year-old Jamal, whose life changes drastically when he acquires a gun. Though he survives the experience, it's not without sacrificing his innocence and possibly his relationship with his best friend.
Target age group 13 and up
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CategoryYoung Adult Fiction
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Age Group13 to 14 yrs
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Grade Level6+
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Theme 2Boys & Men
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeHomelessness & Poverty
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AwardsNewbery Medal Honor
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AuthorMyers, Walter Dean
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Lexile Level610
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AR Level3.7
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DeweyFiction
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PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
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Publication Date4/5/1990
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Pages224
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Dimensions0.52 H x 6.99 L x 4.17 W
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Case Qty100