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A review by briannethebookworm
The Battle of Jericho, Volume 1 by Sharon M. Draper
4.0
Jericho Prescott is psyched when he and his cousin are asked to pledge for the most exclusive and reputable club at their high school, the Warriors of Distinction. The club is known for their community service and highly regarded social events. When the initiation begins, Jericho and the rest of the pledges are asked to do some demeaning activities to prove their commitment, and Jericho begins to question whether membership to this club is worth it, especially when the pledging activities interfere with his music dreams.
This was pretty heavy for a high school book, yeesh! I really enjoyed reading it and feel there’s an important message to be learned for teenagers. I think that dangerous hazing is something that has become a rising problem, and it’s a great topic for discussion. I didn’t give it five stars because I really wanted to see a Jericho wrestle a little more with his decision between the Warriors of Distinction and his music. Overall I highly recommend, especially to high school and college-aged kids.
This was pretty heavy for a high school book, yeesh! I really enjoyed reading it and feel there’s an important message to be learned for teenagers. I think that dangerous hazing is something that has become a rising problem, and it’s a great topic for discussion. I didn’t give it five stars because I really wanted to see a Jericho wrestle a little more with his decision between the Warriors of Distinction and his music. Overall I highly recommend, especially to high school and college-aged kids.