Street Pharm Paperback – September 3, 2013

This is my go-to book for my struggling readers. There is definitely some language in the book, so it isn't for the faint of heart, but my students LOVE it. It is usually one of the first books they have ever wanted to read and can't believe there is something that they are interested in inside of a book! My African American males adore this book and we have great classroom conversations about real world problems and how the main character could make better life choices. There have been times when some of my guys have gotten a little choked up over the story! I truly believe this is perfect for a classroom with struggling readers, probably because it was written by a teacher that knows how to connect with those students !

I'm only going to give Street Pharm a 3 star rating because I didn't hate this book. I actually genuinely liked most of the book. But what I didn't like was the ultimate and obvious meaning behind it.Recently I reviewed a book called Go Ask Alice, which falls into the same theme as this book. Both are about the dangers of drugs. And ultimately that is what holds this back for me.I loved the writing, and I really enjoyed the characters too. However I thought the book was way too predictable and the themes were far too obvious. The book sends a clear message that getting involved with selling drugs is bad, but if you get lucky and learn from your mistakes; you can change! But I felt like this book was an oversimplification of the subject. Everything about it was basically a stereotype of the hood. I don't profess to know what everything is like in the full blown reality of what they tried to portray here, but I can say that it all seemed a little too fantacized and like the impression someone would have of "Ghetto Life" by watching tv.

I always struggled with reading comprehension and this book made sure I was always on track and able to understand. Had me on my toes at all times waiting to see what happens next. First found this book at 13 years old and I’m now 25 still reading it.

As described. Arrived in time.

My high school students love this book! My copy disappears every year (which is the mark of a book they just can't put down).

Great book for my middle school students. They love it just as much as Diepen's other YA novels.

Good life example of how life could be in other areas. Good read don't really know what to say but read it. 20 letter damn review

This is a really easy read. Keeps the reader entertained. Pretty short book, and seems to be more focused on teens. Overall a good book, I've read both of her books so far and would recommend them for a short read.

Much loved by my daughter.

Great! 5 stars