Allison van DiepenSnitch

Snitch is a powerful, intriguing, and fast-paced novel. I quickly learned that the storyline was highly addictive where I literally finished the book in one day! Julia was a great character, she was strong willed and fearless. I was amazed at her courage and determination to not let a school full of gang members ruin her chances of college. I wouldn't be able to go to South Bay High School because you were under a microscope on a daily basis. If you looked at someone wrong or wore the wrong "color" it was an invitation to a deadly beating. As I read, Allison's writing came alive and I felt like I was on the streets of Brooklyn. Also, it does help that I actually know most of the places and areas mentioned in the book. Even though most of these places aren't as scary as they were portrayed in the story. So, Brooklyn isn't all gun shootings and gangs, just want to make that clear :) I live in a good Brooklyn neighborhood so I should know...Now, the other character that I liked was Eric, Julia's boyfriend. He was an interesting character but also very influential with Julia. The moment he came into her life everything changed and I didn't agree with Julia's decisions at that point. Allison also surprised me with a shocking outcome at the end of the book. I seriously wasn't expecting it! But, I do need to warn my young readers that their is curse words left and right. They seem to all have potty mouths. Overall, a great read with interesting insight into gangs in schools.

I read the previous book, street pharm and loved it! This book did not disappoint

This book is so popular in my classroom that it already looks trashed and I love it.It discusses the life of urban teens the pressure to join gang culture, especially in a city like New York, but there is so much more to this story. It has love and betrayal, and so many lessons about what true friendship means (and how to deal with friendships that don't work out).It is fast-paced and full of action and twists and turns. There are some salty bits, so I would say best for advanced 7th/8th grade readers on up, but that would be up to the parents/teacher.

Julia Divino is a good girl, not squeaky clean but good. she's an A student with plans for college, and she vowed a years ago never to join a gang. Julia has friends in the life and that's as close as she wants to get.Eric Valiente, Julia's dream guy. They meet he likes her, they'er togeather and it's amazing. Julia's falling fast and hard. but when Eric gets jumped in everything goes wrong. Julia is faced with choices and decisions that she never imagined having to make, and what happens when Eric turns out not to be who he says he is?This is my First Van Diepen book, so I didn't know what to expect, and I only have two small complaints, 1 Julia has a tendency to get preachy which gets agravating at times. And 2 Given the teaser for Snitch I anticipated a harder edgier storyline. It was still a really decent read though.

I teach 8th grade. My students love this author. To the point that they will steal the books. This is annoying, but if you knew my student demographic, you would also be impressed that these books are so desirable. Let's just say: not book lovers. But they LOVE this author. If you know a young reluctant reader, try these. Please note that I wouldn't recommend the CONTENT for young kids, even though the Lexile level of these books is at about a second/third grade reading level. I wouldn't recommend lower than 8th grade, unless your kid is very worldly-wise.

The book Snitch was such a great book! I was able to read it in one day and not put it down!It's and easy read but, it was such a great book that it doesnt really matter that it was an easy read.Julia falls in love with the new guy in town.Eric also falls in love with Julia, but joins a gang.Julia also joins the gang for snitching out the RLB( real live bitches) gang to Eric.Julia joins Crip with Eric...Then the story really begins because there is a twist on everything!!!!!!PLEASE READ!!!! SUCH AN AMAZING BOOK!!!!!

This will always be my favorite book. The first book to ever really catch my attention and keep it. I always looked forward to reading and couldn’t wait to finish to know the ending!

I've purchased this book three times. It seems to grow legs and walk out of my classroom. My students seem to love reading this book. Every new school year I have a waiting list of students wanting to read it. Careful, though,it does contain some adult language. Sure to be a hit in your classroom as well(secondary school).

Much loved by my daughter.

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