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Bobby is a young black teenager living in the Bronx with his mother and siblings. He's torn between his love for his mother and his desire for the freedom offered by the streets. One day, a vicious Hispanic street gang attacks Bobby and Maria while they're walking to school. The impact of this event changes Bobby's life forever. With Maria lying in the hospital, he becomes aware of the stark reality of their surroundings and the devastating impact it has on his life.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Hubert Selby, Jr.
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