Harlem Hustle - by Janet McDonald (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In her companion to "Brother Hood," McDonald once again captures the rhythms of Harlem in this fast, funny story of a restless teenager who uses the power of words to rise above it all.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>Hustle's personal </i><i>Harlem</i><i> was sorely in need of a renaissance. For him, it was the place where a scared kid named Eric Samson had been ditched by druggy parents and dismissed by frustrated teachers. </i> <p/>Abandoned to the streets to raise himself, Eric Samson knows life won't be easy, beginning with the choices he must make. The fast cash of the streets still tempts him, but the threat of getting locked up - again - is daunting. Maybe Eric's way out is as Harlem Hustle, the rapper he dreams of being. At his side is Manley Ride Freeman, surrogate brother and best friend. And Jeannette Simpson, the college-bound round-the-way girl he hopes will be more than a friend. But does Eric have the strength to leave the familiar street life behind and the courage to reach for his dream? <p/>In her companion to <i>Brother Hood</i>, Janet McDonald once again captures the rhythms of Harlem in this fast, funny story of a restless teenager who uses the power of words to rise above it all.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"In this wonderful novel about the hip-hop lifestyle . . .McDonald once again strikes gold. Young adults will love this book." --Starred, "School Library Journal" "A vibrant spectrum of oral expression that brings both Hustle and New York City vividly to life." --"The Horn Book """ "A gripping tale of the hood." --"Kirkus Reviews""" "Filled with energy and rhythm. Hustle's reality, relayed in urban dialect, will appeal to teen readers, including the reluctant." --"Booklist""" "McDonald's prose incorporates dynamic, realistic, direct dialogue. Readers will enjoy witnessing the supposedly street-smart Hustle discover how little he really knows about the world and himself." --"VOYA""" "An inspiring and uplifting, not to mention funny, read." --"The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"<br><br>"A vibrant spectrum of oral expression that brings both Hustle and New York City vividly to life." --"The Horn Book"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>JANET MCDONALD (1953-2007) is the author of three books set in the Brooklyn projects: <i>Chill Wind</i>, for which she received the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent; <i>Spellbound</i>, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults; and <i>Twists and Turns</i>, an ALA Quick Pick for Young Adults. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and lived in Paris, France.</p>
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