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During a quiet training session on an early morning, Marko faces a vicious attack that leaves him severely injured. The incident sparks a wave of suspicion and hate at Tubman High, a school known for its vibrant African American student body. As rumors spread and tensions rise, key figures—Kevin Walker, openly hostile toward Marko, and Trevor Jenkins, allegedly present at the scene—come under scrutiny. The story follows the escalating conflict and the search for justice and understanding amid school violence.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Anne E. Schraff
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