Brothers in Arms (Bluford High Series #9) [Paperback]

Paul Langan and Ben Alirez (Author), Paul Langan (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2004

Martin Luna, a new student at Bluford High, is at the center of this story. Haunted by the tragic death of his little brother, Martin seeks one thing: revenge. But his mother wants more for her only remaining child. Will Martin listen to her, or will he allow anger to control him?

Editorial Reviews

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An incredible story that you just won't be able to put down. A must read for today's teens. -- B. Leigh, Reading Teacher

My school is just like Bluford High. The characters are like people I know. These books are real. -- Jessica, K. 9th grade student

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Townsend Press (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591940176
• ISBN-13: 978-1591940173
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #662,176 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Langan has taught reading and writing at Atlantic Cape Community College near Atlantic City, New Jersey, for over twenty-five years. The author of a popular series of college textbooks on both writing and reading, John enjoys the challenge of developing materials that teach skills in an especially clear and lively way. Before teaching, he earned advanced degrees in writing at Rutgers University and in reading at Rowan University. He also spent a year writing fiction that, he says, "is now at the back of a drawer waiting to be discovered and acclaimed posthumously."

While in school, he supported himself by working as a truck driver, a machinist, a battery assembler, a hospital attendant, and an apple packer. John now lives with his wife, Judith Nadell, near Philadelphia. In addition to his wife and Philly sports teams, his passions include reading and turning on nonreaders to the pleasure and power of books. Through Townsend Press, his educational publishing company, he has developed the nonprofit "Townsend Library"--a collection more than thirty new and classic stories that appeal to readers of any age.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars High school mom, February 3, 2012

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This review is from: Brothers in Arms (Bluford High Series #9) (Bk. 9) (Mass Market Paperback)

fast shipping and on time order. My daughter loves this series of books. She started reading them in Middle school and seem not to be able to put them down.

5.0 out of 5 stars This Series Is Great For Some Students, June 13, 2008

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Everyone wants to be able to relate to a book and feel that they can be represented in them. This series allows students who are African-American, see themselves in a book and contains stories they can relate to. I gave this book to a student in my homeroom and he was thrilled. He read The Bully and wanted more. His happiness was good to be behold.

4.0 out of 5 stars Brothers In Arms, September 19, 2007

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Kathryn Carney (Somerdale, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brothers in Arms (Bluford High Series #9) (Paperback)

"People were starting to gather around, but I blocked them out. Huero was going to wake up. He had to."

This is one of the most exciting moments of the book Brothers In Arms. This book is about two brothers who live in a bad neighborhood. Huero, the youngest brother, counts on his big brother Martin (his hero). Then, a tragedy occurs. What happened to Huero? Martin wants revenge.

Martin has to choose a path...stay in the past or think about his future. Which path will he choose?

One of the people Martin meets in his new path is Vicky. Vicky, turns out to be a beautiful and wonderful girl. Vicky is Martin's friend. She is a great student at Bluford High School. Mr. Mitchell the annoying teacher who gets in everybody's business.

One of the most exciting parts of Brothers In Arms, is when Martin faces one of his friends. They got in an argument. Another quote of the book that I thought it was interesting is "My brother's death wasn't enough for you, huh? Now you want me too."

Brothers In Arms taught me a lesson. That you should never run from your past, that you should face it. Also that revenge is just a waste of life and opportunities, so "don't waste it on something worthless."

By: Jeniffer C.