In the latest book by award winning poet Mel Glenn, a riveting mystery unfolds through a series of poems.When students from big-city Tower High School spend a weekend in rural Hudson Landing with the students of the local high school, an African-American boy from the city is accused of murdering a local white girl. Young adults will eagerly read the poems to try to piece together clues and discover the killer's identity. The author weaves a compelling story as he explores racial prejudice and city/country stereotypes while creating insightful portraits of teenagers. 2000 Quick Picks for Young Adults (Recomm. Books for Reluctant Young Readers)