12 Brown boys /
Tyree, Omar 1969-
12 Brown boys / By Mr. Creative Omar Tyree - First printing in 2009 - New York : Scholastic, 2009. - 188 pages : illustration ; 20cm
R
"12 Brown Boys by Omar Tyree is a collection of short stories that focuses on the lives of Black pre-teen boys. Readers will connect with Tyree's engaging characters including: Red Head Mike who hates his nickname, but hates his red hair even more. Chestnut, who is sent to live with relatives down south to keep him out of trouble in his Brooklyn neighborhood. William the Santa Monica super kid whose status as a scholar and entrepreneur has even his best friends hating him. Wayne, who resents his role as the oldest child until a tragedy strikes the family. Tyree has assembled a wide range of characters that reflect the diversity of experiences of Black boys - characters that are funny, serious, edgy, street-wise, studious, and all unforgettable. " -- cover.
760L
Lexile
R
Raz-Plus
9780545221580
Middle school
Fantasy
PZ7.T977
12 Brown boys / By Mr. Creative Omar Tyree - First printing in 2009 - New York : Scholastic, 2009. - 188 pages : illustration ; 20cm
R
"12 Brown Boys by Omar Tyree is a collection of short stories that focuses on the lives of Black pre-teen boys. Readers will connect with Tyree's engaging characters including: Red Head Mike who hates his nickname, but hates his red hair even more. Chestnut, who is sent to live with relatives down south to keep him out of trouble in his Brooklyn neighborhood. William the Santa Monica super kid whose status as a scholar and entrepreneur has even his best friends hating him. Wayne, who resents his role as the oldest child until a tragedy strikes the family. Tyree has assembled a wide range of characters that reflect the diversity of experiences of Black boys - characters that are funny, serious, edgy, street-wise, studious, and all unforgettable. " -- cover.
760L
Lexile
R
Raz-Plus
9780545221580
Middle school
Fantasy
PZ7.T977