Synopses & Reviews
Set 'em up. Blow 'em off.And shut 'em down.
Kennin's gaining popularity with the gearheads, and the word on the street is all about his sweet driving skills. Everyone wants a piece of him, but to go legit, he's got to give up the illegal tsuisos...and the major cash involved with them.
But when his sister's creep boyfriend starts trouble, Kennin realizes that he's got to do what's right for his family -- even though it won't be easy. Kennin's ride may be amping, but his decisions may ultimately spell disaster.
About the Author
Todd Strasser has written many award-winning novels, including Boot Camp, Can't Get There from Here, Give a Boy a Gun, How I Changed My Life, and How I Created My Perfect Prom Date, which was adapted for the Fox feature film Drive Me Crazy. He decided to write If I Grow Up after visiting several inner-city schools and reading about the growing problem of gangs. Strasser frequently speaks at schools about the craft of writing and conducts writing workshops for young people. He lives in a suburb of New York City.