Home Boy

About the Book

Marcus walked into Langston High School that morning determined to turn his life around. He’d stay in school all day, go to his classes and he had no pot to sell. Finally, he understood the warnings from his grandmother, his mother and his girlfriend. He’d learned his lesson, but was it too late? Ever since Marcus had moved to the Bronx from his home on the beautiful island of St. Cruz, and entered high school, he faced challenges. His biggest challenge that fateful morning was Eddie, his enemy, who nearly caused Marcus to destroy his plans to start anew.

About the Author

Joyce Hansen has written fifteen contemporary and historical fiction and nonfiction books for middle grade and young adult readers. Home Boy was Hansen’s second novel, originally published in 1982. Hansen has won the Coretta Scott King honor book award four times. She is also the recipient of the Parent’s Choice Award, African Studies Association award, National Parenting Publications Award and one of her titles was designated a Carter G. Woodson honor book. Hansen taught public school in New York City for twenty-three years and presently lives in South Carolina where she writes full time.