If I Grow Up
| Author | : Todd Strasser |
| Publisher | : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2010-02-23 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781416994435 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1416994432 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (432 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis If I Grow Up by : Todd Strasser
Download or read book If I Grow Up written by Todd Strasser and published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2010-02-23 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a gripping novel with a plot pulled from the headlines, Todd Strasser turns his attention to gang life in the inner-city projects. DeShawn is a teenager growing up in the projects. Most of his friends only see one choice: join up to a gang. DeShawn is smart enough to want to stay in school and make something more of himself, but when his family is starving while his friends have fancy bling and new sneakers, DeShawn is forced to decide--is his integrity more important than feeding his family?