Description
Marcus and Eddie are best friends who found the strength to break through the racial barrier. Marcus is black; Eddie is white. Stars of their school basketball team, they are true leaders who look past the stereotypes and come out on top. They are inseparable, watching each other's backs, both on and off the basketball court. But one night--and one wrong decision--will change their lives forever. Will their mistake cost them their friendship . . . and their future?
Author: Paul Volponi
Publisher: Speak
Published: 11/02/2006
Pages: 199
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 8.22h x 5.72w x 0.56d
ISBN13: 9780142406922
ISBN10: 0142406929
BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
- Young Adult Fiction | Lifestyles | City & Town Life
- Young Adult Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Basketball
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
An ALA Quick Pick "Top Ten"
IRA Children's Book Award (Young Adult)
Author: Paul Volponi
Publisher: Speak
Published: 11/02/2006
Pages: 199
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 8.22h x 5.72w x 0.56d
ISBN13: 9780142406922
ISBN10: 0142406929
BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
- Young Adult Fiction | Lifestyles | City & Town Life
- Young Adult Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Basketball
About the Author
Paul Volponi is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novel Black & White. From 1992 to 1998, he taught adolescents on Rikers Island in New York City to read and write. Mr. Volponi worked at a day treatment center like Daytop teaching students and helping them prepare for the GED. Mr. Volponi lives in New York City.