One night while their mom’s at work, ten-year-old James and his six-year-old brother, Isaac, leave their house to meet the K-Bones, a group of guys who hang out and do cool stuff. James is ready to prove he’s cool enough to be in with them, but he soon learns that the K-Bones are not just an innocent club--they’re a gang that steals, tags freeway signs, and even plans to buy a gun. After a dangerous confrontation with a crew of older boys, James realizes that he’s put Isaac in danger, and knows that if he finds the courage to walk away, Isaac will follow.---from the publisher
32 pages 978-0152001810 Ages 6-9
Keywords: brothers, African American, Black Lives Matter, diversity, diverse books, gangs, peer pressure, choices, danger, courage, fitting in, belonging, family, role models, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old, guns, crime, read aloud to third graders, read aloud to 8-12 year olds
