Other side of the tracks

In the racially divided towns of Bayside and Hamilton, New York, no one steps over the train tracks that divide them. Or else. When Zach Whitman, a white boy, moves in from Philly, he follows his dream across the tracks to meet his idol, the famous jazz musician who owns The Sunlight Record Shop in...

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Main Author: Alyse, Charity (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2022]
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:In the racially divided towns of Bayside and Hamilton, New York, no one steps over the train tracks that divide them. Or else. When Zach Whitman, a white boy, moves in from Philly, he follows his dream across the tracks to meet his idol, the famous jazz musician who owns The Sunlight Record Shop in Hamilton. Capri Collin plans to follow her late mother's famous footsteps, dancing her way onto Broadway, and leaving this town for good. Her older brother, Justin, is planning to go off to college next year. One tragic night changes all their plans: Justin's friend, the star of Hamilton's football team, is murdered by a white Bayside police officer. Now the long-standing feud between Bayside and Hamilton becomes an all-out war And Capri, Justin, and Zach are right in the middle of it. -- adapted from Amazon info and perusal of book
Item Description:"A Denene Millner Book."
Physical Description:435 pages ; 22 cm.
Audience:Ages 12 and up.
Grades 7-9.
ISBN:9781534497719
1534497714
Author Notes:Charity Alyse earned her bachelor's degree in English literature at Rowan University and is currently working toward a master's degree in clinical mental health therapy. Other Side of the Tracks is her first novel. Alyse lives in New Jersey. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @Charity_Alyse and CharityAlyse.com.