Books like Tyrell by Coe Booth
Tyrell is a young African‑American teenager living in a homeless shelter with his spaced‑out mother and younger brother. His father is incarcerated, and he feels pressure to earn money for a better life. While his girlfriend supports him, he doubts he is good enough for her and wrestles with the temptation to do the wrong thing. Another girl at the shelter also shows interest in him, adding complexity to his social interactions. Throughout the story, Tyrell contemplates whether he will follow in his father’s footsteps or find a different path.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Coe Booth
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