![]() ![]() ![]() This special twenty-fifth anniversary edition contains the original Scorpions novel, plus an extra Q&A with New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers-including questions about juvenile detention facilities, gang life today, and friendship. Scorpions, a Newbery Honor Book by National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Walter Dean Myers, is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary! When it was first published in 1988, Scorpions amazed readers. This special 25th anniversary edition contains the original Scorpions story, plus an extra Q&A with New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers. ![]() When it was first published in 1988, Scorpions blew readers away. And as long as he's got Tito on his side, Jamal knows everything will be okay. Jamal doesn't want anything to do with gang life, but he doesn't have a choice-it's the only way to get money for Randy's appeal. But Crazy Mack wants Jamal to take over as the Scorpions' leader and run crack. The only person he can count on now is his best friend, Tito. Even his mama yells at him, upset because Jamal's brother, Randy, is in jail. Walter Dean Myers, five-time winnerof the Coretta Scott King Award, sensitively explores the loyalty and lovebetween friends faced with hard choices. The kids at school are bugging him, his teachers won't leave him alone, and the principal's always giving him a hard time. ![]() Now with extra material to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Scorpions! Everyone is getting on Jamal's case. ![]()
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