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Tyrell Paperback – August 1, 2007

by Coe Booth (Author)
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An astonishing new voice in teen literature, writing what is sure to be one of the most talked-about debuts of the year.

Tyrell is a young African-American teen who can't get a break. He's living (for now) with his spaced-out mother and little brother in a homeless shelter. His father's in jail. His girlfriend supports him, but he doesn't feel good enough for her -- and seems to be always on the verge of doing the wrong thing around her. There's another girl at the homeless shelter who is also after him, although the desires there are complicated. Tyrell feels he needs to score some money to make things better. Will he end up following in his father's footsteps?
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  1. Print length
    310 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    PUSH
  4. Publication date
    August 1, 2007
  5. Reading age
    14 years and up
  6. Dimensions
    5 x 0.75 x 7 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0439838800
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0439838801
  9. Lexile measure
    780L
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rkusAfter his DJ father is incarcerated for drug dealing, 15-year-old Tyrell, his brother and his motherare rendered homeless and move to a slummy city shelter in the Bronx. His mom's ineffectual attemptsat keeping the family afloat financially and emotionally soon fall flat, and Tyrell is forced to take thefamily's situation into his own hands. Inspired by his father, he decides to throw a secret dance partyin an abandoned bus garage with a steep admission charge guaranteed to boost his family's income.Booth, a writing consultant for the NYC Housing Authority, clearly understands how teens living onthe edge-in shelters, in projects, on the street-live, talk and survive. It's the slick street language ofthese tough but lovable characters and her gritty landscapes that will capture the interests of urbanfiction fans. While the complex party-planning plotline doesn't exactly cut a straight path, itsconvoluted-ness undoubtedly illustrates the kinds of obstacles these teens must overcome and theconnections they need to make in order to survive-inside or outside the law. (Fiction. YA). . .*STAR*Booklist"You don't hardly get to have no kinda childhood in the hood." At 15, Tyrell, is trying to keep his little brother in school and safe in their roach-infested shelter in the Bronx. He's dropped out of school, and Moms wants want him to sell weed to make money. But Tyrell is too smart. He doesn't want to end up in prison like his dad, so he tries to organize a neighborhood party to raise money. His girlfriend, Novisha, isn't happy that Tyrell has dropped out. She loves him, and they make out, but he respects her wish to remain a virgin. Booth, who was born and raised in the Bronx, is now a social worker there, and her first novel is heartbreakingly realistic. There are some plot contrivances--including Tyrell's stumbling upon Novisha's diary--but the immediate first-person narrative is pitch-perfect: fast, funny, and anguished (There's also lots of use of the n-word, though the term is employed in the colloquial sense, not as an insult). Unlike many books reflecting the contemporary street scene, this one is more than just a pat situation with a glib resolution; it's filled with surprising twists and turns that continue to the end. --Hazel Rochman

About the Author

Coe Booth is a graduate of The New School's Writing for Children MFA program, and a winner of the LA Times Book Prize for Young Adult Fiction. She is the author of Tyrell and Kendra, and was born and still lives in the Bronx.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ PUSH; Reprint edition (August 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 310 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0439838800
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0439838801
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 780L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.75 x 7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 318 ratings

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I was born and raised in New York City, in the Bronx. I'm the author of TYRELL, KENDRA, and BRONXWOOD.

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Lhan
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Read Ever!
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I loved this novel mostly because there were no faeries, vampires or werewolves.This novel was told through the eyes of a young teen named Tyrell and it was very believable. The prose was spot on and the use of the first person present tense made you feel as though you were walking in Tyrell's shoes. I would definitely recommend this novel to young teens who are looking for a realistic read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book
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you can see the world of Tyrrell cone to life as you read it
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Darlene Haney
5.0 out of 5 stars I felt this book could let him know there are kids who really have it bad out there
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2015
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I purchase this hook for my son to read, he is starting those awful teenage years. I felt this book could let him know there are kids who really have it bad out there. To see if this would him to see how good he has it at home.
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Dave Penque
4.0 out of 5 stars real...therefore rough
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2012
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Tyrell is the story set over several weeks of a tough high school dropout in the Bronx. He comes from a down and out family...his father is in prison; his mother is someone who really does belong in Mitt Romney's 47% of the population, a woman who does expect the government to support her. Along with his young brother, the family lives in a roach-infested motel, a temporary dwelling for the homeless. One bright spot in Tyrell's life is his girlfriend Novisha, whose life and family are stable. The novel involves Tyrell's battle to keep his own head and his family's above water, as well as that of a girl named Jasmine who lives at the hotel.
The novel is told from Tyrell's point of view, and is narrated in his dialect. As a result, it spares no punches. The language is often raw; the book does involve sexual and drug-related situations that Tyrell encounters. Be that as it may, Tyrell's story is intriguing, and certainly will attract high school students who wouldn't classify themselves as "readers."
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Sharon K Fugman
5.0 out of 5 stars Tyrell is good reading for my young friend who is in a similar situation.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2014
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I purchased Tyrell because my young male friend needed some reading material. I find Coe Booth to be an excellent writer for inner city or disadvantaged teens. Her stories are fast moving and realistic. She knows of what she writes and tells it in an exciting and interesting way.
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Diana
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2017
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Love this book! Took place right in NYC. It was great to read a young boy’s perspective on having to grow up without a parent having your best interests at heart.
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Jacob A. Knaggs
5.0 out of 5 stars See poverty from the eyes of the beholder
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2015
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Wow this book was one that I couldn't set down, the pacing was fantastic and the plot engaging. I would suggest this book for anyone trying to get a better perspective on how the culture of poverty affects the youth and their families both physically and mentally.
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Krystal Kawaii
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2018
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I looooove this book. Coa Booth is an amazing author. It'll make you laugh and cry and appreciate life. I've read it at least 4 times and I still cant get enough.
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annette
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2017
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Good read, funny in places, sad for him & his brother throughout his young life, disappointed with the ending!!
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