Books like Dark Suspicions by Anne E. Schraff
After a violent drive‑by in their Hispanic American barrio, young students in Ernesto Sandoval’s high school are left uneasy. When another shooting occurs, and Naomi’s neighbor and senior Roxie Torres is shot, the whole community feels the impact. A homeless drifter is arrested, but Ernesto remains skeptical, believing Roxie’s claims may be false. The story explores themes of friendship, honesty, and the harsh realities faced by students and residents in an urban neighborhood.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Anne E. Schraff
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