"Korman's reworking of The Great Gatsby places the action in a modern framework, which makes it more recognizable for today's readers and may lead them to the classic. "A compelling investigation of the transience of charisma and the flimsy underpinnings of popularity."- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "A fast-paced, tightly focused story."- The Horn Book "This novel is signature Korman."- School Library JournalĪn ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young AdultsĪn ALA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant ReadersĪ Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year * "hese kids are living minute to minute, where one false step may haunt them forever.
Or Terence reverting to his old ways.�� And the woman from social services is determined to catch them at something.� If the boys are discovered, their second chance will be their last.* "There's lots to relish here."- Kliatt, starred review ����������� But life keeps getting in the way.like Gecko finding romance.� Or Arjay getting famous. Things are going well, until one night Healy is accidentally knocked unconscious while trying to break up a scuffle among the boys.� Terrified of the consequences, they drop him off at a hospital and run away.� But when Healy awakes, he has no memory of them or the halfway house.� Afraid of being sent back to Juvie, the guys hatch a crazy scheme to continue on as if the group leader never left.� They will go to school, do their community service, attend therapy, and act like model citizens until Healy's memory returns and�he can resume his place with them. Terence Florian ran with the�worst gang in Chicago.Īll three boys are serving time in juvenile detention centers until they get a second chance at life in the form of Douglas Healy.� A former juvenile delinquent himself, Healy is running an experimental halfway house in New York City where he wants to make a difference in the lives of kids like Gecko, Terence, and Arjay.�
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