Chameleon - Softcover

Smith Jr., Charles R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1406322989 ISBN 13: 9781406322989

Publisher: Walker, 2009

Synopsis

Shooting the breeze with his boys. Tightening his D on the court. Doing a colour check making sure nobody's wearing blue or red, which some Crip or Piru carrying a cut-down golf club could see as disrespect. Then back to Auntie's, hoping she isn't passed out from whiskey at the end of the day. Now that Shawn is headed for high school, he wonders if he'd be better off at the school in Mama's neighbourhood, where he'd be free of Compton's hassles. But then he wouldn't be with his fellas cracking jokes, covering each other's backs or the fine Marisol, who's been making star appearances in his dreams. Dad says he needs to make his own decision, but what does Shawn want, freedom or friendship? With teasing, spot-on dialogue and an eye to the realities of inner-city life, Chameleon takes on the shifting moods of a teenager coming of age.

About this title

About the Author

Charles R. Smith is the author of Twelve Rounds to Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali, winner of the 2008 Coretta Scott King Honor. He is also the author of Hoop Queens, Hoop Kings and Rimshots: Basketball Pix, Rolls, and Rhythms. He lives in New York, USA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Walker
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1406322989
• ISBN 13: 9781406322989
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 464