From the award-winning author of Black and White comes a harrowing story of a young teenager caught in the eye of one of the deadliest hurricanes in history.

“A riveting and readable exploration of the effects of race in today’s world.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Volponi pulls no punches in his visceral depiction of the horrors that New Orleans’ black residents experienced.”—Booklist

When Miles’s mother remarries, Miles decides to move in with his father in New Orleans. But he and his father never saw eye to eye on anything—his dad lives for jazz, while Miles’s first love is football. Then Hurricane Katrina hits, and the two must seek refuge in the Superdome. What would normally be a dream come true for a football fan, soon turns into a nightmare as the power fails and gangs begin to emerge and take over. And when his father decides to rebel, Miles must make a choice that will alter their relationship—and their lives—forever.
Paul Volponi is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novel Black & White. From 1992 to 1998, he taught adolescents on Rikers Island in New York City to read and write. Mr. Volponi worked at a day treatment center like Daytop teaching students and helping them prepare for the GED. Mr. Volponi lives in New York City. View titles by Paul Volponi
“This powerful tale is a quick but indelible read.”Kliatt, starred review

“A riveting and readable exploration of the effects of race in today’s world.”Kirkus Reviews

“Volponi pulls no punches in his visceral depiction of the horrors that New Orleans’ black residents experienced.”Booklist

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From the award-winning author of Black and White comes a harrowing story of a young teenager caught in the eye of one of the deadliest hurricanes in history.

“A riveting and readable exploration of the effects of race in today’s world.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Volponi pulls no punches in his visceral depiction of the horrors that New Orleans’ black residents experienced.”—Booklist

When Miles’s mother remarries, Miles decides to move in with his father in New Orleans. But he and his father never saw eye to eye on anything—his dad lives for jazz, while Miles’s first love is football. Then Hurricane Katrina hits, and the two must seek refuge in the Superdome. What would normally be a dream come true for a football fan, soon turns into a nightmare as the power fails and gangs begin to emerge and take over. And when his father decides to rebel, Miles must make a choice that will alter their relationship—and their lives—forever.

Author

Paul Volponi is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novel Black & White. From 1992 to 1998, he taught adolescents on Rikers Island in New York City to read and write. Mr. Volponi worked at a day treatment center like Daytop teaching students and helping them prepare for the GED. Mr. Volponi lives in New York City. View titles by Paul Volponi

Praise

“This powerful tale is a quick but indelible read.”Kliatt, starred review

“A riveting and readable exploration of the effects of race in today’s world.”Kirkus Reviews

“Volponi pulls no punches in his visceral depiction of the horrors that New Orleans’ black residents experienced.”Booklist

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