This book takes place in the projects of Harlem ,New york.Theres a 12 year old boy named Jamal that joins a gang "Scorpions."He joins the gang to help his mom to raise money to get his brother out of jail. his brother is in jail for killing someone for the Scorpions.Now Jamal has to make a choice to help his brother or help himselfand his family.I really enjoyed this book there was alot of obsticles in this book that Jamal and his family has to overcome. I recomend this book to alot of kids in Jr. high cause it really relates to teenagers like us . what are you waiting for go get te book "Scorpions"