Battle of Jericho
by Sharon Draper
Jericho Prescott and two of his friends are flattered that they have been asked
to join an extracurricular school club called the “Warriors.” After all, these clubs
boost self-esteem, help develop friendships, and look good on college applications.
Already, Jericho has good friends, does okay in school and plays the trumpet. His
music teacher is talking about music school for him after high school. He seems to
have it all together so why join? Yet, Jericho has his insecurities-he could shed a
few pounds and would like to have a girlfriend. The guys should be thrilled when
they are asked to join and a cute girl has shown an interest in Jericho. Family and
community members think it is great that Jericho has been asked to join. Even his
uncle was a former Warrior. Why, then, does Jericho begin to feel uncomfortable
with this organization? As the boys get in deeper, they find there are hazing rituals, and disgusting, demeaning, and dangerous activities situations they must undergo. Read to discover what the guys do to become warriors. Is it worth it? - Mary Boyd (Retired librarian - IISD)
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