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COE BOOTH
is the author of the novels
Kendra,
which was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a New York Public Library Book for Teen Age, and
Tyrell,
which won the
Los Angeles Times
Book Prize and was also named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age. She was born in the Bronx and still lives there. For more, check out www.coebooth.com.

“Gritty and gripping.”

—
The New York Times Book Review

*“Heartbreakingly realistic…pitch-perfect: fast, funny, and anguished.”

—
Booklist,
starred review

*“Thrilling…an unforgettable journey through the gritty streets of New York City’s South Bronx.”

—
SLJ,
starred review

“Booth clearly understands how teens living on the edge. in shelters, in projects, on the street. live, talk, and survive.”

—
Kirkus Reviews

Winner of the
Los Angeles Times
Book Prize
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
An ALA Quick Pick

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