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Sixteen-year-old Rasheed is smart, tough and a survivor. In his neighborhood, he has to be. The streets are run by a gang called the E Street Locals, and they've been trying to jump him in since he was a child. So far, he's managed to escape their clutches. But the gang is not his only problem. Rasheed's sister, Daneeka, was paralyzed in a drive-by shooting, and now she's confined to a wheelchair, mentally frozen at the age of nine. His mother is an addict. His father hasn't been heard from in years. High school is no safer than the streets, so Rasheed seeks solace at the local university campus. There he meets a young woman named Lanaia who takes an interest in him. He also bumps up against a police officer who he thinks at first is hassling him just because he's black. But eventually Rasheed realizes that the officer is only pushing him to become a better person. Though he can't escape his home life, or the gang, as easily as he'd like, Rasheed does learn some valuable lessons in his struggles: you and you alone are accountable for the decisions you make in life; even though the world is not a fair place, you can still accomplish whatever you set your mind to; and we all become stronger when we admit we need someone to lean on. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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JUMPED IN is a short, sharp book that invites critical reading and discussion. It raises important questions about structural racism, and its frankness around bias and hatred may make some readers uncomfortable. But it’s the job of writers to make us uncomfortable, and I really admire the work William Kowalski has done in this small novel.
Rapid Reads books are valuable for adults with low literacy skills, adults learning English as new immigrants to Canada and the United States, and high school students identified as hi/lo readers. These books are also great for any reader who enjoys a fast-paced story. JUMPED IN is a particularly strong novel in the series; I recommend it. (