From the award-winning author Carnegie, a coming-of-age novel about friendship and loyalty that transcends neighborhood boundaries, with illustrations by the acclaimed Akhran Girmay.
Ali isn't concerned with the things that give his neighborhood a bad reputation. Weapons and drugs aren't his style. He has enough to deal with, juggling school, boxing, and helping at home. However, his best friend, Noodles, is always looking for trouble, and Ali is always there to pick up the pieces. But hey, friends have to look out for each other, right? And in the end, it’s all small details; no one gets hurt.
And then there’s Needles, Noodles' brother. He has a syndrome that causes him to have tics and say the craziest and most outrageous things. It's okay, everyone in the neighborhood knows he doesn’t mean it seriously. But this remains acceptable... until Ali, Noodles, and Needles find themselves in places they never expected to be, in places they shouldn’t be - where people aren’t so friendly and even less forgiving.
“A funny and rewarding read.” - Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review
“Fiction with heart... unexpectedly wonderful.” - Booklist
“Touching and thought-provoking... exceeds readers’ expectations.” - Kirkus
Pages: 272, Dimensions: 13x13cm
