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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2018 | Middle Grade
Gr 4–7—Just after his 13th birthday, T'Shawn must rearrange his life when his older brother, Lamont, returns home to the south side of Chicago from prison. Fortunately, T finds focus through his dive team as he strives to keep his scholarship and excel at the sport. Friendships, family, and community support help T through the rough times in this absorbing and powerful tale. The characters are complex and compelling, with even minor characters evidencing a mixture of both po...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
As seventh grader T'shawn works up the nerve to ask his widowed mother for money to join a diving team, his estranged older brother, Lamont, is released f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
As seventh grader T'shawn works up the nerve to ask his widowed mother for money to join a diving team, his estranged older brother, Lamont, is released f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
