Rooftop - Softcover

Volponi, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0142408441 ISBN 13: 9780142408445

Publisher: Puffin, 2007

Synopsis

Cousins Clay and Addison were like brothers, growing up together in the projects, until they were ripped apart by a family argument. when they are reunited in a drug-treatment program, they try to work out their issues like a family. but one night, one wrong decision, leaves Clay shaken and Addison dead. And in the rash of events that follow, the truth of what actually happened on the rooftop of the apartment building is caught up in a clash of politics and racial issues. will Clay be able to rise above the lies and face the truth?

About this title

Review:

A readable narrative crackling with street slang, and complex personal and societal issues that teen readers will passionately engage. (Booklist, starred review)

About the Author:

Paul Volponi is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novel Black & White. From 1992 to 1998, he taught adolescents on Rikers Island in New York City to read and write. Mr. Volponi worked at a day treatment center like Daytop teaching students and helping them prepare for the GED. Mr. Volponi lives in New York City.

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0142408441
• ISBN 13: 9780142408445
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224