New guys around the block by Rosa Guy ISBN 13: 9780440060055

New York: Delacorte Press, 1983. Hardcover. 199p., first edition, dj. Young adult fiction by an African American author.

(New York): Delacorte Press, 1983. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. About fine with a small tear on the rear board in a fine dust jacket.

Usual library distinctions, pocket intact, else contents appear as undisturbed, unblemished in DJ & cover displaying minor surface/edge wear, as shown. The author has won, among other awards, the "The Coretta Scott Kiing Medal. Mystery set in Harlem. Imamu and his new friends team up to solve a " phantom" case and end up being arrested on suspicion of being the burglars. Harlem teen Imamu Jones begins his summer out on bail, helping his mom overcome her alcoholism and trying to stay out of trouble himself. But this period of calm doesn't last long once he meets Olivette and Pierre, two guys who are new to the neighborhood. There's a series of mysterious burglaries in the area, and Imamu and his friends are prime suspects. Plus Imamu's weird and wicked neighbor Iggy has resurfaced. Now Imamu and his friends have to dodge the police as they try to solve the mystery of the phantom burglar themselvesInsurance & handling is included free. Extra Charges/Fees apply on Shipments Outside The U.S. and… Read More

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.