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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2009
Gr 8-10 All Leticia wants to do is to mind her own business. She's too busy stewing about being assigned to early-morning math tutoring to worry about anyone else's problems. Sure, she's intrigued when she overhears bad-girl basketball player Dominique threaten to beat up bubbly, self-obsessed Trina for bumping her in the hallwaywho wouldn't be excited to get the inside scoop on juicy gossip like a girl-on-girl fight after school? But she doesn't feel the need ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2009
One morning, before classes start, Trina flits by Dominique; Dominique takes it the wrong way, vowing to fight Trina after school; and Leticia happens to witness it all, but despite the urging of her friend does nothing to stop it or even warn Trina, who is oblivious to the danger. The fight goes down, with devastating consequences for both parties, and though Leticia continues to insist that "what's going on between Dominique and Trina don't have nothing to do with Leticia," the...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
This novel offers piercing snapshots of the struggles of three urban high school girls and the threat of school violence. Tri...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
