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Reviewed on May 1, 2012 | Video/DVD
Gr 12 Up—Life is hard, perplexing, and sometimes funny for a diverse group of Brooklyn teenagers in E. R. Frank's novel (DK Children, 2000). Gingerbread was a crack baby and must take Ritalin to control his racing brain, but he has an adopted family that adores him and his life is sunny. Grace struggles with an angry, abusive mother who is jealous of her daughter's beauty and opportunities. Eric's sole desire is to protect his bro...Log In or Sign Up to Read More