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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:The Battle of Jerichoby Sharon M. Draper
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:WARRIORS ROCK! Sixteen-year-old Jericho is psyched when he and his cousin and best friend, Josh, are invited to pledge for the Warriors of Distinction, the oldest and most exclusive club in school. Just being a pledge wins him the attention of Arielle, one of the hottest girls in his class, whom he's been too shy even to talk to before now. But as the secret initiation rites grow increasingly humiliating and force Jericho to make painful choices, he starts to question whether membership in the Warriors of Distinction is worth it. How far will he have to go to wear the cool black silk Warriors jacket? How high a price will he have to pay to belong? The answers are devastating beyond Jericho's imagination. Review:"Draper (Forged by Fire; Double Dutch) conveys the seductive power of teen clubs and the dangers of hazing rituals in this timely novel about a talented trumpet player. Jericho is ecstatic when he and his cousin Josh get the coveted invitation to join the Warriors of Distinction, a prestigious organization known for its community service. Both boys enjoy raised status at Frederick Douglass High when word gets out that they've pledged, but becoming a Warrior comes at a high price. During initiation week, Jericho compromises his dignity, his morals and, as the nightly rituals become increasingly intense, even his dreams of attending Juilliard. Other pledges suffer as well. One engages in strenuous physical activity despite his heart condition, and Dana, the only female member of the group, is continually harassed by a sadistic senior Warrior. The novel is not without flaws. Many characters border on stereotypes and much of the plot is fairly predictable, but these problems may be overlooked by audience members who are anxious to find out how extreme Jericho and others can be. As tragedy inevitably strikes, the author drives home an important message about peer pressure. Ages 12-up." Publishers Weekly (Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.) Synopsis:How far will 16-year-old Jericho go to fit in? When invited to pledge for the Warriors of Distinction, he vows to do anything to become a member of the gang. A Coretta Scott King Honor Book.
Synopsis:When Jericho is thrilled when he is invited to pledge for the Warriors of Distinction. The Warriors are the oldest and most exclusive club in school, and just being pledged has made Arielle, whom he's been crushing on forever, notice him. As the secret initiation rites become increasingly humiliating and force Jericho to make some painful choices, he begins to question whether membership in the Warriors is worth it. But how can he quit without letting down his fellow pledges--and resigning himself to a return to boring anonymity? As the story spirals to its devastating conclusion, Sharon M. Draper demonstrates her award-winning ability to create dramatic, gripping tales that capture the reality of how kids talk, think, and feel. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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