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100			_aTyree, Omar _d1969-
245			_a12 Brown boys / _cBy Mr. Creative Omar Tyree
250			_aFirst printing in 2009
260			_aNew York : _bScholastic, _c2009.
300			_a188 pages : _billustration ; _c20cm
505			_aR
520			_a"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.
521	8		_a760L _bLexile
521	8		_aR _bRaz-Plus
650			_2Short stories _aMiddle school
650			_2African American _aFantasy
700			_aJ.Hudson, Stephan _dillustrator
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