by Coe Booth
PRAISE FOR COE BOOTH’S
Tyrell
“Gritty and gripping.”
—The New York Times Book Review
*“Heartbreakingly realistic…pitch-perfect: fast, funny, and anguished.”
—Booklist, starred review
*“Thrilling…an unforgettable journey through the gritty streets of New York City’s South Bronx.”
—SLJ, starred review
“Booth clearly understands how teens living on the edge. in shelters, in projects, on the street. live, talk, and survive.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
An ALA Quick Pick
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Copyright © 2011 by Coe Booth
Cover photo © 2011 by Michael Frost
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