Scorpions

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Hoping to find a way to raise money for an appeal for his imprisoned older brother, twelve-year-old Jamal agrees to try to become the leader of his brother's Harlem gang, the Scorpions. Involvement with the gang (and the gun he is given) leads to tragedy for Jamal and his friend Tito.

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John Newbery Medal 1989 (Honor Title)
Format: Book
ISBN: 9780060243647

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