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The Barrio Kings - by William Kowalski (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Rosario Gomez gave up gang life after his brother was killed in a street fight.
  • Author(s): William Kowalski
  • 128 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Crime

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About the Book



Rosario Gomez struggles to stay out of the gang life that killed his brother while finishing his high school diploma and preparing for the birth of his first son. But when his old friend Juan gets out of jail, his past returns to haunt him.



Book Synopsis



Rosario Gomez gave up gang life after his brother was killed in a street fight.

Now all he wants to do is finish night school, be a good father and work hard enough at his job at the supermarket to get promoted. But when an old friend shows up to ask him why he left the gang, Rosario realizes he was fooling himself if he thought his violent past would just go away. When his pregnant girlfriend is hit in a drive-by shooting, Rosario has to make some hard choices. Revenge means a return to his old ways, something he swore he would never do. But unless he takes action, his enemies will not rest until they've settled the score against him.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for older teen readers and adults who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read!



From the Back Cover



"Look, man, real life is not always pretty. Sometimes you gotta do hard things. You have to protect what's yours in this life. No one else will do that for you." Rosario Gomez gave up gang life after his brother was killed in a street fight. Now all he wants to do is finish night school, be a good father and work hard enough at his job at the supermarket to get promoted. But when an old friend from the barrio shows up, Rosario realizes he was fooling himself if he thought he could ignore his violent past.



Review Quotes




"I have long been a fan of Orca Publishers and their high interest/low level offerings...The Barrio Kings is slightly over 100 pages, reads quickly, and contains just the right combination of action and drama to interest reluctant readers. With characters living in the adult world, there is definitely more appeal for alternative ed/adult ed readers attempting to improve reading skills. I look forward to reading another Rapid Read selection."-- "Readingjunky's Reading Roost"

"There is plenty of emotion to keep female readers engaged and plenty of action to hold the attention of male readers. And while the story can be seen as a cautionary tale about the dangers of gang life, it's never preachy...Recommended."-- "CM Magazine"

"We like Rosario and cheer his good decisions all the while secretly afraid for him. Your struggling older readers will love this book."-- "Puget Sound Council for Reviewing Children's Media"
Dimensions (Overall): 7.1 Inches (H) x 4.7 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Crime
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 128
Publisher: Rapid Reads
Format: Paperback
Author: William Kowalski
Language: English
Street Date: April 1, 2010
TCIN: 94136082
UPC: 9781554692446
Item Number (DPCI): 247-16-5412
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 4.7 inches width x 7.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.2 pounds
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