Orangeboy

Sixteen-year-old Marlon’s brother was involved in drugs and gangs and ended up permanently injured in an accident that also killed his best friend and Marlon promises his mom he will live a clean and safe life. But, after a date with a popular classmate ends in tragedy, Marlon is dragged into the same life and in his effort to protect his mother and because of his own innocence he makes poor decisions that have dangerous results. This action-packed urban thriller set in London is suitable as an independent novel for grades 10-12 and deals with issues of family, loyalty, gang life, drugs, friendship, identity, decision-making, and keeping oneself safe.