Rikers High

by Paul Volponi

Book Overview

An unflinching story about justice, courage, and the life of one young man behind bars.

It started out as an innocent day for Martin, but it quickly turned into his worst nightmare--arrested for something he didn't even mean to do. And five months later, he is still locked up in jail on infamous Rikers Island. Just when things couldn't get worse, Martin gets caught in a fight between two prisoners, and his face is slashed. He's scarred...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0142417785
• ISBN13: 9780142417782
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Speak
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

Loved this book!!

Definitely a good read for young adults and teens.