{"product_id":"response-isbn-9780142416037","title":"Response","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom critically acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eBlack and White\u003c\/i\u003e comes a gripping tale of survival and justice in a divided community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Writing in an authentic voice, Volponi balances sensitivity and rage.”—\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Noah’s story is an important one, and although not an easy book to read, it is recommended.”—\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat happens when a bad plan ends up crossing the line?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNoah and his friends go to a predominantly all-white neighborhood with a plan: steal a car, sell it to a chop shop, and make some fast cash. But that never happens. Instead, Noah, a teen father, becomes the victim of a vicious beating that leaves him with a fractured skull. The question is: was the attacker protecting his turf . . . or did he target Noah just because he’s Black? Was this a random violent attack or a hate crime?\u003cb\u003ePaul Volponi\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novel \u003ci\u003eBlack \u0026amp; White.\u003c\/i\u003e 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.","brand":"Speak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300065464549,"sku":"NP9780142416037","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780142416037.jpg?v=1767735674","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/response-isbn-9780142416037","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}