This true account tells the story of two teens whose lives were irrevocably changed by one rash action. The story challenges the criminal justice system and explores the courage and compassion of both families. The plot contains mild profanity.
ATOS Book Level:6.5
Interest Level:Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)
AR Points:8.0
Word Count:47948
Fiction/Nonfiction：Nonfiction
Topic - Subtopic:
Award Winners-SLJ Best Book;
Award Winners-YALSA Award for Excellence in NF for Young Adults;
Behavior-Criminal;
People-African American & Black People;
People-Teenagers;
Recommended Reading-Junior Library Guild Selection;
Recommended Reading-NY Publ.
Library Best Books for the Teen Age;
Social Issues-Justice/Legal Issues;
Social Issues-Race & Race Relations;
Social Issues-Gender Equality;
