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Tito is just twelve, yet he already bears a heavy responsibility: caring for his younger sister while trying to understand the loss of his brother in a brutal gang‑related drive‑by shooting. The novel follows Tito as he grapples with grief, confusion, and the frightening reality of the world around him, learning to navigate the difficult path to healing and survival.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lynne Ewing
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