The Jericho Trilogy: The Battle of Jericho (Hardcover)

from JudiMoreillon

This fast-paced story with well-drawn characters gives a realistic portrayal of high school junior Jericho and his friends' internal struggles with peer pressure and fear and choosing to do "the right thing." From the very first small crime, shoplifting, the Warriors of Distinction "Pledge Slime"...

from jothebookgirl

I read The Battle of Jericho by Sharon M. Draper this weekend. This is a young adult book. I read a lot of YA books so I can make recommendations to my students. It takes place in a high school in Cincinnati in the dead of winter. For the most part the characters are African American and affluent...

from ERMSMediaCenter

A high school junior and his cousin suffer the ramifications of joining what seems to be a "reputable" school club.

from hezann73

Jericho can't believe his luck when he is invite to pledge to the Knights of Distinction - the coolest group in school. But the intitation process is humiliating and dangerous. How badly does he want in the group and what is he willing to give up?

from vickyviking

I really enjoyed this story.