Binding: Audio Cassette
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780788718151
Format: Audiobook, Unabridged
ISBN: 0788718150
Label: Recorded Books
Manufacturer: Recorded Books
Publication Date: 1998-05
Publisher: Recorded Books
Sales Rank: 1793479
Studio: Recorded Books
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Product Description:
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.
1989 Newbery Honor Book
Notable Children's Books of 1988 (ALA)
1988 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA)
1989 Recommended Books for Reluctant Young Adult Readers (ALA)
The USA Through Children's Books 1990 (ALA)
Young Adult Choices for 1990 (IRA)
1989 Judy Lopez Children's Books Award, Honorable Mention
Children's Books of 1988 (Library of Congress)
1989 Books for the Teen Age (NY Public Library)
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Jamal and his friend Tito live in Harlem, New York and are both twelve years old and in seventh grade. Life at school is not great. Principal Davidson is on Jamal's back for being late, not doing his homework, skylarking, the usual kind of thing. At home Jamal constantly fights with his sister Sassy, but also worries about his mother getting upset with them. Jamal's older brother Randy is in prison and not due to be released for seven years. Then one day Randy sends a message that Jamal should ... Read More
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The book Scorpions by Walter Dean Meyers is a tremendous book that made me wonder about life in gangs. Jamal Hicks a character with a lot of life and attitude is trying to get his gang bound brother out of prision. As he goes along his journey of trying to find money for the appeal it makes the reader very excited,worried, and scared. Although the story is short and more to be desired, the characters are full of life and energy. I think that you should go out and read the book Scorpions because it is ... Read More
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They handed him the gun and at that point Jamal's life changed.
Jamal Hicks is 12 years old living in a poorer family in inner city New York. His brother, Randy was involved in a gang called the SCORPIONS. Randy kills a person, (and can no longer be in charge of his gang) then he is sent to jail. Later second in command named Mack wants Jamal to run the gang and he gives Jamal a gun. Everything goes downhill from there. From page one I was fascinated and was sad once I finished it. ... Read More
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Interesting premise- what does a younger brother owe his older brother in terms of taking his place in the gang when older brother is incarcerated?
Toss in a gun that impacts younger brother's best friend and the choices that young persons are faced with are complex for any age. The real life situations that the characters find themselves in are mirrored all over the country by the youth of today. Parents should find this an insightful easy read for material that is of concern to youth of today. ... Read More
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By Walter d. Myers
Have you ever been asked to kill or beat up someone? Have you ever been asked to be in a gang? Well, Jamal a 12year old boy is questioned time after time this question. Since his brother Randy was the head leader of the gang "Scorpions". He is asked because his brother is put in jail. So Jamal is asked to become the leader. It's all up to Jamal will he become the leader or dead the gang. What would you do in his situation?
Jamal is a 12 ... Read More
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