Awards and Honors2015 Coretta Scott King / John Steptoe Award Winner
YALSA’s 2015 Best Fiction for Young Adults
2014 Cybils Awards Finalist, Young Adult Fiction
CBC Children’s Choice Book Awards 2015 Finalist, Teen Debut Author
Los Angeles Public Library Best Books of 2014, Teen
The New York Public Library, Best Books for Teens 2014!
Capitol Choices 2015
Ali tries to keep himself—and his friends Noodles and Needles—out of trouble. But an invitation to the hottest party in Bed-Stuy is the kind of trouble that’s hard to resist
Topics Family life. Brothers and sisters. Conduct of life. Brooklyn, New York. Violence. Friendship.
SRC Level 5.500000
SRC Points 16.000000
Lexile 740L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2014-01-06
JLG Release Date Mar 2014
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.