Scorpions /
Myers, Walter Dean, 1937-
Scorpions / Walter Dean Myers. - 1st Harper Trophy ed. - New York : HarperTrophy, 1990. - 216 p. ; 18 cm.
Originally published in 1988.
After reluctantly taking on the leadership of the Harlem gang, the Scorpions, Jamal finds that his enemies treat him with respect when he acquires a gun--until a tragedy occurs. The story of twelve-year-old Jamal, whose life changes drastically when he acquires a gun. Though he survives the experience, it's not without sacrificing his innocence and possibly his relationship with his best friend.
Newbery Honor Book, 1989.
0064470660 (pbk.) : $5.99 ($899 CAN) 9780064470667 (pbk.)
African Americans--Juvenile fiction.
Crack (Drug)--Juvenile fiction.
Firearms ownership--Juvenile fiction.
Gang members--Conduct of life--Juvenile fiction.
Gangs--Juvenile fiction.
Harlem (New York, N.Y.)--Juvenile fiction.
Scorpions / Walter Dean Myers. - 1st Harper Trophy ed. - New York : HarperTrophy, 1990. - 216 p. ; 18 cm.
Originally published in 1988.
After reluctantly taking on the leadership of the Harlem gang, the Scorpions, Jamal finds that his enemies treat him with respect when he acquires a gun--until a tragedy occurs. The story of twelve-year-old Jamal, whose life changes drastically when he acquires a gun. Though he survives the experience, it's not without sacrificing his innocence and possibly his relationship with his best friend.
Newbery Honor Book, 1989.
0064470660 (pbk.) : $5.99 ($899 CAN) 9780064470667 (pbk.)
African Americans--Juvenile fiction.
Crack (Drug)--Juvenile fiction.
Firearms ownership--Juvenile fiction.
Gang members--Conduct of life--Juvenile fiction.
Gangs--Juvenile fiction.
Harlem (New York, N.Y.)--Juvenile fiction.