Life for Bryan is difficult. His mom has a good job and wants him to be successful, make the right friends, do well in school. But navigating the neighborhood is tough. He doesn't want people to think he is soft but he is also worried about getting angry like his dad does. His dad who has been to jail.
Bryan's mom and dad both think Mike is a good friend for him. And he is at first. But then Mike shows jealousy and begins pressuring Bryan to skip school, skip paying for the subway, and even subway surfing. What should Bryan do?
I liked this book a lot. It really shows Bryan's struggles which can mirror a lot of students in junior high. Maybe they aren't in a neighborhood in New York City with the same racial aspects but many of the struggles are similar. I felt the book ended without a solid resolution but that could lead to some good discussion.
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