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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 1996
Gr 7-Up This gritty compilation examines crime from the points of view of teenagers on the inside, those on the outside, and of a handful of adults involved in the juvenile justice system. Most riveting are the stories, poetry, and reflections of the diverse young people who are incarcerated. One 17-year-old girl is in for "participating in the murder of my best friend. She said she was going to steal my boyfriend." Other elements of the book are interviews...Log In or Sign Up to Read More