When Gerald was a child he was fascinated by fire.
It is an inspiring story of a young man who rises above the tragic circumstances of his life by drawing on the love and strength of family and friends..
Draper has woven characters and events from Tears of a Tiger in an unflinchingly realistic portrayal of poverty and child abuse.
In this second book of the Hazelwood High trilogy, Sharon M.
In the end he must stand up to his stepfather alone in a blazing confrontation.
And Gerald learns, painfully, that young friends can die and old enemies must be faced.
Somehow Gerald manages to finds success as a member of the Hazelwood Tigers basketball team, and Angel develops her talents as a dancer, despite the trouble that still haunts them.
The one bright light in Gerald\'s life is his little half sister, Angel, whom he struggles to protect from her father, who is abusing her.
Then he loses the loving generosity of a favorite aunt, and a brutal stepfather with a flaming temper and an evil secret makes his life miserable.
His substance-addicted mother is taken from him.
But Fire is dangerous and powerful, and tragedy strikes.
When Gerald was a child he was fascinated by fire.
Draper\'s award-winning Hazelwood High trilogy.
The flame of love burns bright in the second book of Sharon M.
Gerald finds success on the Hazelwood Tigers basketball team, and Angel develops her talents as a dancer, despite the trouble that still haunts them.
The one bright light in Gerald\'s life is his little half sister, Angel, whom he struggles to protect from her abusive father.
But Fire is dangerous and tragedy strikes.
When Gerald was a child he was fascinated by fire
