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In a contemporary setting that mirrors the tensions of modern urban life, Lena—bold and goal‑oriented—and Campbell—quietly navigating a new school—meet during a Friday‑night football game. The event erupts into violent unrest, reflecting deep-seated racial tensions that threaten the community.
The two girls, who cannot see eye to eye before the crisis, must face the challenges of a riot together. With the city's streets in turmoil, they rely on each other for safety and survival, learning unexpected lessons about empathy, courage, and solidarity in the face of upheaval.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gilly Segal
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