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The Fallen

by Paul Langan · 2006

Bluford High seriesbook 11 of 16Next:Shattered(2006) →

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Martin Luna's world is crumbling. A fight threatens to end his sophomore year at Bluford High School. But at home, things are even worse. Frankie, the most feared homeboy from his neighborhood, is hunting him. Alone and with time running out, Martin makes a desperate choice. Will it save or destroy him?

Genre
literary fiction
Themes
African Americanbullyingfriendship
Setting
2000s
Audience
young adult

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