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Jul 01, 2010 rated it it was amazing
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This book is a compelling tale told from the perspective of Tyrell, a fifteen-year-old whose family struggles with homelessness, poverty, and the difficulties of dealing with a parent in prison.

Tyrell's voice is clear and realistic. You can really hear what he sounds like when he speaks, and this authenticates his character. While he tries to do the right thing with his brother and his girlfriend Novisha, his youth often gets in the way of this. Hearing things from his perspective allows the rea
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