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1. 1. Tyrell

   

   The book follows the story of a fifteen-year-old boy living in a Bronx homeless shelter with his family after losing their apartment. Struggling with the pressures of poverty, an absent father, and a mother who is not providing the support he needs, the protagonist is determined to find a way out of their desperate situation. He sees DJing as his ticket to a better life, but as he becomes entangled in a web of challenging relationships and risky decisions, he must navigate the complexities of adolescence, loyalty, and survival on the unforgiving streets of New York City.

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2. 2. Kendra

   

   In this compelling narrative, a fourteen-year-old girl navigates the complexities of adolescence while grappling with the absence of her mother, who left her to be raised by her grandmother. As she struggles with feelings of abandonment and the pressures of teenage life, she yearns for a sense of belonging and understanding. Her journey is marked by her attempts to reconnect with her mother and find her own identity amidst the challenges of growing up in a world that often feels overwhelming and unforgiving.