Black and White |
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| Author:
| Volponi, Paul |
| ISBN: | 978-0-14-240692-2 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2006 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers Group
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| Imprint: | Speak |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $10.99 |
Book Description:
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Marcus and Eddie are best friends who found the strength to break through the racial barrier. Marcus is black; Eddie is white. Stars of their school basketball team, they are true leaders who look past the stereotypes and come out on top. They are inseparable, watching each other's backs, both on and off the basketball court. But one night-and one wrong decision-will change their lives forever. Will their mistake cost them their friendship . . . and their future?
An ALA Best Book for...
More DescriptionMarcus and Eddie are best friends who found the strength to break through the racial barrier. Marcus is black; Eddie is white. Stars of their school basketball team, they are true leaders who look past the stereotypes and come out on top. They are inseparable, watching each other's backs, both on and off the basketball court. But one night-and one wrong decision-will change their lives forever. Will their mistake cost them their friendship . . . and their future?An ALA Best Book for Young AdultsAn ALA Quick Pick "Top Ten"IRA Children's Book Award (Young Adult)