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Black and White
By Volponi, Paul
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-67006-006-1
- Publisher
- New York : Viking, 2005.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2005
Gr 9-Up A taut tale of friendship, racial tension, and sacrifice. Long Island City High School basketball stars Marcus Brown and Eddie Russo, aka -Black and White, - turn to robbery to get easy money for shoes and senior fees. When Eddie produces his dead grandfather's gun, the teens feel powerful and fearless until just another stickup goes wrong, and Eddie fires the weapon. The wounded victim identifies Marcus, who is arrested and who resolutely refuses to identify his gun-wielding accomplice. He is sentenced to 19 months in priso...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
