The Battle of Jericho

Name: The Battle of Jericho
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Sharon M. Draper
ISBN: 9781436188043

Author: Sharon M. Draper

Series: Jericho

Narrator: J.D. Jackson

Unabridged: 7 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 10/10/2008

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

At Douglass High School, the Warriors of Distinction throw the best parties, go out with the hottest girls, and breeze through their classes without even trying. When he's chosen as a pledge, Jericho vows to do whatever it takes to become a full member. But as his initiation becomes more and more harrowing, he faces some uncomfortable choices. Exactly when do the fun and games of initiation cross into the life and death realm of hazing? Award-winning author Sharon M. Draper once again displays her unmatched ability to show the dangers faced by contemporary teens.

About Sharon M. Draper

Sharon M. Draper is the New York Times bestselling author of Out of My Mind, Blended, and Out of My Heart. She’s won Coretta Scott King Awards for Copper Sun and Forged by Fire and multiple honors. She’s also the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens. Sharon taught high school English for twenty-five years and was named National Teacher of the Year. She lives in Florida. Visit her at SharonDraper.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hopharper on March 10, 2009

At the end of The Battle Of Jericho the pledge group had to jump from a building, not just from the first but the second story of the house! To prove that they have what it takes to be a warrior. The group was almost done with the pledging and then all of the sudden the pledge caption had pulled th......more

Goodreads review by Reader on February 10, 2009

What's more important to you: being yourself or being a part of a popular or "important" group? This story weighs the risks of acting like someone you're not to make yourself feel important. The Battle of Jericho will have you on the edge of the seat and provide some unexpected twists.......more

Goodreads review by Alisha on March 26, 2023

Sharon M Draper did it again. This book shows that you shouldn’t change to fit in or change to join a club. That being unique and different from everyone else is awesome. This book was amazing and another great book by Sharon M Draper......more

Goodreads review by Sleepless on December 21, 2015

2.5 honestly but I'll round down for the use of the word straight. Also, teachers who think this book is good for their students, please, don't. This book is one long cringe attack. The dialogues are absolutely horrible.......more

Goodreads review by Sequoia on September 19, 2017

The ending hit me like a bus. I expected something bad to happen, but for sure not the death of one of the main characters of the book. I believe that the plot is very well crafted and it includes many appalling details. Throughout the book, I have wanted Jericho to tell someone the terrible things......more