Junior's Journey

ISBN-13: 9781537732923 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 244 str.

M. T. Monroe

Opis

Kyle Curtland Jr. (better known as Junior) is ready for another regular summer in his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. At 19 years old, he has just received his high school diploma from an alternative school where he made exceptionally high grades. Junior has simple summer plans to get a job, spend time with his little brother Tray, and record hits with his rap group called The Bank$ Bruthaz. But Junior must make a major decision when he is suddenly offered a full ride scholarship to one of the city's most prestigious universities. It turns out that his nearly perfect ACT score and high GPA have earned him a chance at higher education. With his troublesome background and low income, Junior never imagined it possible to ever attend college. Now he has an absolute chance to study his favorite skill, mathematics, and explore a wide array of career options. Though it seems like the opportunity of a lifetime, Junior worries if going to college is the right choice. With a strained relationship with his father, growing troubles with The Bank$ Bruthaz, and his possible paternity of a child, Junior must decide where his true loyalty lies. As the summer progresses, he meets new people and gains new experiences. Junior soon learns that there is life outside of his ordinary hood and a chance at a brighter future. It is one violent Saturday night in the heart of the city that motivates this intelligent young man to move forward on a journey that will change his life for the better.