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Gr 9 Up—When he was 15, Darren was locked up for his involvement with Toronto's most notorious drug cartel, despite the fact that he was only working as a lookout at the time. He knew that talking was suicide, so he kept his mouth shut and served his time. But during his two years in juvie, Darren quietly plotted his revenge. Now, he's a confidential informant for the police, working to take down the cartel's kingpin, a powerful drug lord named Diamond To...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Sure to hook readers, Takedown is both a gritty tale of revenge and an earnest story of one teen’s quest for justice in a community racked by drug violence. Darren is an endearing and compelling main character—a hard-nosed, ambitious guy who takes pride in tearing down Diamond Tony’s operation even as he’s climbing its ranks. Darren also looks out for his family and has a soft s...Log In or Sign Up to Read More