Tears of a Tiger Draper, Sharon M.

Nov. 8--Robert Washington, age 17, captain of the Hazelwood High School basketball team, was killed last night in a fiery automobile accident on I-75. Witnesses say the car, driven by Andrew Jackson, 17, also of the Hazelwood team, had been noticeably weaving across the lanes of the expressway just before it hit a retaining wall and burst into flames. (from the first line)

With perceptiveness and compassion, Draper portrays an African-American teenager who feels driven to consider suicide in the wake of a devastating tragedy.

From the Publisher:
After a car accident kills Robert, Andy's best friend and teammate on the Hazelwood High Tigers, Andy doesn't know if he can go on. He's consumed with guilt for driving the night of the accident after a long evening of drinking and partying. With perceptiveness and compassion, Draper portrays an African-American teenager who feels driven to consider suicide in the wake of a devastating tragedy.

Annotation:
After a night of drinking and driving, 17-year-old Andrew Jackson must deal with his guilt and depression over causing a car accident that killed his best friend. The story is told through newspaper articles, journal entries, homework assignments, letters, and conversations.

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Book Format:		Pocketbook
Minimum Age:		14
Number of Pages:		0192
Publisher:		Simon Pulse

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