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Tyrell by Coe Booth

Tyrell

Coe Booth

Scholastic Inc. · Paperback · August 1, 2007

An astonishing new voice in teen literature, writing what is sure to be one of the most talked-about debuts of the year.

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Who it’s for
A teen voice navigates family strain, money worries, and complicated relationships.
Genres
Homelessness & Poverty for Teens, African American YA, Coming of Age
Published
Scholastic Inc., August 1, 2007

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About this book

An astonishing new voice in teen literature, writing what is sure to be one of the most talked-about debuts of the year. Tyrell is a young African-American teen who can't get a break. He's living (for now) with his spaced-out mother and little brother in a homeless shelter. His father's in jail. His girlfriend supports him, but he doesn't feel good enough for her -- and seems to be always on the verge of doing the wrong thing around her.

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There's another girl at the homeless shelter who is also after him, although the desires there are complicated. Tyrell feels he needs to score some money to make things better. Will he end up following in his father's footsteps?

Life Under Pressure

A teen voice navigates family strain, money worries, and complicated relationships.

Come here for

  • A grounded look at poverty and teenage relationships
  • Coming-of-age tension shaped by difficult choices

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  • Close attention to Tyrell’s sense of not measuring up
  • Family pressures and uncertain next steps

Where it sits

Coming of Age71%
African American YA67%
Homelessness & Poverty for Teens59%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Coming of Age
  • Homelessness & Poverty for Teens
Authors
Coe Booth
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
August 1, 2007
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Coming of Age