Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Destini Fletcher hates Tubman High from day one. When Tyron Becker singles her out, Destini is thrilled to be a part of Tyron's crowd. But he scorns her budding friendships with Alonee, Jaris, and Sami, and mocks her attempts to earn good grades. Do her excuses for Tyron's increasingly brutal behavior and bad attitude put her at risk?"--Publisher's web site.
2) One of us
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In the alley on his way home from work, Derrick Shaw witnesses a murder. To save his life, Derrick promises not to reveal the identity of the shooter, a former Tubman student. But he feels sick and guilty about his vow of silence."--Publisher's web site.
6) The outcasts
Author
Language
English
Description
When a student is brutally beaten at the high school's training track early in the morning, many of his enemies at the school are considered suspects, including his track team rival and Jaris's friend, Kevin.
7) The Fairest
Author
Language
English
Description
When the school has a Princess of the Fair contest for a student embodying the qualities of Harriet Tubman, Jasmine Benson will stop at nothing to win.
9) Dark secrets
Author
Language
English
Description
Ernesto tries to understand why Naomi puts up with physical abuse from her boyfriend Clay and finds himself intervening to protect her.
12) Facing it
Author
Language
English
Description
When Oliver Randall helps two rocker friends by fronting for their band, he enjoys the star power and attention more than he thought he would--which troubles his girlfriend, Alonee.
14) See no evil
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Jaris and his friends witness an alleged shooter escaping from a crime scene, he does not know if he should come forward with his information, even after discovering the victim was an innocent bystander.
15) Deliverance
Author
Language
English
Description
When Naomi gets her first job, she gets an immediate raise that makes her suspicious of the owner who causes her to become uncomfortable by gazing steadily.
16) To be a man
Author
Language
English
Description
When Trevor's mother discourages his relationship with known troublemaker Vanessa, Trevor hides it from his family and friends.
18) Leap of faith
Author
Language
English
Description
"The robberies in the barrio are becoming increasingly bold and unsettling. After a recent robbery, Ernesto swears that he recognizes a suspect fleeing the crime scene. But is he jumping to conclusions unfairly? After all, Cruz isn't the only tattooed guy known to wear a hoodie in the neighborhood."--P. [4] of cover.
19) The water's edge
Author
Language
English
Description
When the junior class' school year ends at Chavez High, many are looking to the future and making plans.