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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Rooftopby Paul Volponi
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:From the acclaimed author of "Black and White" comes a new novel about an urban youth working to earn his GED and kick his drug habit. Trouble comes to a head one tragic night on a rooftop when his estranged cousin, who has shown up for rehab, is shot by the police. Review:A readable narrative crackling with street slang, and complex personal and societal issues that teen readers will passionately engage. (Booklist, starred review) About the AuthorPaul Volponi is a writer, journalist, and teacher living in New York City. From 1992 to 1998, he taught incarcerated adolescents on Rikers Island to read and write. This experience, in part, formed a basis for Black and White Mr. Volponi holds an MA in American Literature from the City College of New York and a BA in English from Baruch. He lives in New York City. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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