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If I Grow Up

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About The Book

In a gripping novel with a plot pulled from the headlines, Todd Strasser turns his attention to gang life in the inner-city projects. DeShawn is a teenager growing up in the projects. Most of his friends only see one choice: join up to a gang. DeShawn is smart enough to want to stay in school and make something more of himself, but when his family is starving while his friends have fancy bling and new sneakers, DeShawn is forced to decide--is his integrity more important than feeding his family?

About The Author

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Todd Strasser has written many critically acclaimed novels for adults, teenagers, and children, including the award-winning Can’t Get There from HereGive a Boy a GunBoot CampIf I Grow UpFamous, and How I Created My Perfect Prom Date, which became the Fox feature film Drive Me Crazy. Todd lives in a suburb of New York and speaks frequently at schools. Visit him at ToddStrasser.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (February 23, 2010)
  • Length: 240 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781416994435
  • Grades: 7 and up
  • Ages: 12 - 99
  • Lexile ® 650 The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®

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Awards and Honors

  • Kentucky Bluegrass Award Master List
  • CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book
  • Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee
  • Gateway Readers Award Final Nominee (MO)
  • North Carolina Young Adult Book Award Nominee

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