Romiette and Julio by Sharon M. Draper (English) Paperback Book

Description: Romiette and Julio by Sharon M. Draper Like Shakespeares famous star-crossed lovers, Romiette Cappelle and Julio Montague face strong opposition to their budding romance. In their case, a dangerous gangs disapproval of their interracial relationship puts the two in mortal peril. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Star Crossed Lovers When Romiette Cappelle meets Julio Montague, she feels as though she has met the soul mate who can rescue her from her recurring nightmare about fire and water. But like the Shakespearean characters whose names echo theirs, Romiette and Julio discover that not everyone approves of their budding romance. In their case, it is because Romiette is African-American and Julio is Hispanic, and the Devildogs, a dangerous local gang, violently oppose their interracial relationship. When the Devildogs threaten to teach them a lesson, Romiette and Julio come up with a risky plan to escape from the gangs fearsome shadow. But things go terribly awry, and the two find themselves caught up in a deadly reality more frightening that Romiettes nightmare -- and in a desperate struggle to avoid the tragic fate of Shakespeares famous young lovers. Author Biography Sharon M. Draper is a three-time New York Times bestselling author for Out of My Mind, Blended, and Out of My Heart. Shes also won Coretta Scott King Awards for Copper Sun and Forged by Fire and multiple honors. Shes 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 now lives in Florida. Visit her at SharonDraper.com. Long Description Star Crossed Lovers When Romiette Cappelle meets Julio Montague, she feels as though she has met the soul mate who can rescue her from her recurring nightmare about fire and water. But like the Shakespearean characters whose names echo theirs, Romiette and Julio discover that not everyone approves of their budding romance. In their case, it is because Romiette is African-American and Julio is Hispanic, and the Devildogs, a dangerous local gang, violently oppose their interracial relationship.When the Devildogs threaten to teach them a lesson, Romiette and Julio come up with a risky plan to escape from the gangs fearsome shadow. But things go terribly awry, and the two find themselves caught up in a deadly reality more frightening that Romiettes nightmare -- and in a desperate struggle to avoid the tragic fate of Shakespeares famous young lovers. Details ISBN0689842090 Pages 336 Language English Illustrator Adam Lowenbein ISBN-10 0689842090 ISBN-13 9780689842092 Media Book DEWEY 813.54 Author Sharon M. Draper Short Title ROMIETTE & JULIO R/E DOI 10.1604/9780689842092 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2001-05-01 NZ Release Date 2001-05-01 UK Release Date 2001-05-01 Illustrations f-c cvr; metallic Audience Age 12-99 Publisher Simon & Schuster Format Paperback Imprint Atheneum Books for Young Readers Alternative 9780689821806 Audience Teenage / Young adult Edition Description Reprint Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-05-01 US Release Date 2001-05-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137574941;

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