This series delves into the complex world of adolescence, where young people grapple with peer pressure, the desire for acceptance, and moral dilemmas. Follow characters as they navigate the treacherous waters of school cliques and friendships. It reveals the importance of confronting difficult choices and the true costs of fitting in. Will they emerge with their integrity intact, or succumb to temptation?
A teenaged boy's death in a hazing accident has lasting effects on his pregnant girlfriend and his guilt-ridden cousin, who gives up a promising music career to play football during his senior year in high school. A Coretta Scott King Honor Book. Reprint.