Baltimore: Michelle and her siblings are African American and struggle with poverty. So it’s a shock to learn she has a white, middle-class half-sister by her estranged father—and that he’s on his death bed.
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.