Grey, new to inner-city Baltimore, makes a friend who introduces him to street dirt biking. When tragedy strikes, Grey's illegal hobby becomes the centerpiece of a protest movement.
Topics Baltimore, Maryland. Death of a parent. Biking. Race relations. Police brutality.
SRC Level 5.700000
SRC Points 18.000000
Lexile HL770L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2016-04-18
JLG Release Date Jul 2016
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
City Life High (Grades9 & Up)
City Life High
City Life High (Grades9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
Teen readers looking for realistic city settings and urban themes will enjoy these often-gritty titles that deal with contemporary situations and feature ethnically and culturally diverse characters. These titles will have special appeal for urban teens who want to see their own lives reflected in the books they read. Readers interested in the excitement and challenges of a city setting will also be drawn to the 12 books that comprise this category.