The Bank of Badness
Jeff Gottesfeld
eBook
(Saddleback Educational Publishing, Aug. 14, 2019)
Series Name: Robinson's Hood: Urban Middle School Series for BoysTheme: Hi-Lo, Middle school, best friends, bullying, bravery urban fictionA tricked-out black Mustang with oversized rear tires pulled to a stop near Robin. He moved to the back door, unbidden. There was fear in his gut, but also fury. He hated the Rangers so much.High school freshman Robinson "Robin" Paige lives with his grandmother, Miz Paige, on the meanest street in the city. Miz Paige is his rock. Sly and Kaykay have been his buddies since forever. Smart, stoic, and loyal, Robin's life has been defined by loss. And he doesn't want another tragedy, so he lives afraid to stand or speak out. But then he gets pushed to the edge. Somehow, someway, he will get back at the Ninth Street Rangers...