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Jericho Prescott lost his best friend when he lost his cousin, Josh, and the pain is almost more than he can bear. His world becomes divided into "before" and "after" Josh's death. He finds the only way he can escape the emptiness he feels is to quit doing the things that made him happy when his cousin was alive, such as playing his beloved trumpet, and take up football, where he hopes the physical pain will suppress the emotional. But will hiding behind shoulder pads really help? And will his gridiron obsession prevent him from being there for his cousin's girlfriend when she needs him most?
This sequel to The Battle of Jericho is a no-holds-barred look at what happens when life doesn't go as planned, by the acclaimed author of the 2007 Coretta Scott King Award winner Copper Sun.
NOVEMBER NELSON
TUESDAY, MARCH 30
November Nelson lurched to the bathroom, feeling faint and not quite in control of her suddenly unsteady legs. She touched her forehead and found it warm and glazed with sweat. Sinking down on the soft blue rug in front of the toilet, she was grateful for the momentary stability of the floor. But her head continued to spin, and her stomach churned. She lifted the toilet lid, gazed into the water, and wished she could disappear into its depths. Her breath became more shallow, and her nausea more intense. Finally, uncontrollably, and forcefully, all her distress erupted and she lost her lunch in heaves and waves of vomiting. Pepperoni pizza.
She flushed the toilet several times as she sat on the floor waiting to feel normal again. Finally she stood up shakily, gargled with peppermint mouthwash, and peered at herself in the mirror.
"You look like a hot mess," she whispered to her reflection. Her skin, instead of its usual coppery brown, looked gray and mottled. She hadn't combed her hair all day, so it was a halo of tangles.
November knew her mother would be home soon and would be angry to find out she'd skipped school. She didn't care. Her thoughts were focused on the package in her backpack. Even though she knew the house was empty, she made sure the bathroom door was locked. She dug the little purple and pink box out of her book bag and placed it on the sink. It seemed out of place in her mother's perfectly coordinated powder blue bathroom.
With trembling hands she unwrapped the plastic and opened the box. She read the directions carefully. She looked out of the small bathroom window and watched the last of the early spring snow melting on the grass. Everything looked the same, but she knew in her heart that it was all different now.
November finally turned back to the little white tube in the box and followed the instructions, which were written, she noticed, in Spanish and French as well. Three minutes later the indicator silently screamed the news that she already suspected. She was pregnant.
Copyright © 2007 by Sharon M. Draper
dani--wood
Posted December 14, 2008
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November Blues by Sharon Draper was a very good book that was relatable in so many ways. Many teens and young adults can relate to this book because it includes love, grief, stereotypes, and friendship. The situations in the book happen every day in real life so it made the book easier to read.
The main focus of the book is on a teenage girl named November. She had been going out with a boy named Josh for two years. Josh died in a club initiation gone wrong, which completely crushed November. A few weeks after his death, November found out she was pregnant with his baby. The story also discusses her friends, Jericho and Olivia. Jericho was Josh's cousin and after learning of his death, quit his passion. the trumpet. Olivia was a smart girl that was rarely noticed but was very caring.
They undergo peer pressure and stereotypes, along with pressure from parents, bullying, and inner conflicts. All of these things make the book easier and more fun to read. This book was a great read and made me realize a lot of things. I would recommend this book to everyone.
10 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 13, 2008
This is a good story that's sad and happy and shows the hardships both of the main charectors go through. It took me awhile to get used to the dialog... so if you're one of those people who hates to read dialog that's written in slang, I wouldn't read this. It was exciting, when I finally reached the climax, I couldn't put it down!!
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted July 1, 2009
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this boook is so captivating. it makes you want to just keep reading. i would recommend this book to any teen girls. trust me, its one of the best books ive read.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I just got this book today at the easton barnes and noble and i'm already on chapter 11.i recomend this book to any age because your never too young to learn about sex.i'm 11 years old and i know the basics.now and days kids my age are having sex.so parents,don't be afraid to tell your kid anything sex realted because this book teaches you a life lesson.i could never put the book dawn.Sharon draper is comming to my school and i want her to sign my copy of november blues and darkness before dawn...
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.this book was really good but you have to read the first one to understand it all. I really liked it and cant wait to get the third book that just came out. It is called just another hero but Read This One FIRST!!!
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Posted March 11, 2009
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i would recommend this book to any and everyone
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Posted October 22, 2008
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Basically this book is about a 16 old girl, November getting pregnant by Josh Prescott. This changed November's life for ever because she loose Josh he dieds in a tragic event and now she have to take care of the child on her own. Things happens to her during her labor, but there is people there to help her. This book is also about Jericho Josh's cousin. They were like brothers, since Josh dieds Jericho lifes turns to a before and after picture. And is basically dealing with there depressing and they change. I really recommend this book to you to read it, it will change your mind about things, once you though they were good.
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Posted January 19, 2012
I love EVERY books by sharon m. Draper!
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Posted December 26, 2011
This book kept me on the edge of my seat. I LOVED it! Sharon Draper is a wonderful author. This series is a must read !
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Posted December 25, 2011
Please read! This book is just great!!!
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Posted December 22, 2011
You should totally get this book if you love accidental miracles and you believe in hope
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Posted December 14, 2011
The book is really great for a slow reader like mme!
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Posted October 14, 2011
this is a good story of two highschool students that are together.it shows the harship of the two main characters and what they go through.is a sad story becouse one of the main characters dies iwould recomend this book to people becouse this story will touch peoples hearts.yes i would read more books of this author becouse this books are awesome.
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Posted October 14, 2011
well i have been reading this book and i actually like it.i haven't liked any other books that i have read.it is sad that november is pregant and her boyfriend died.and then the prescotts try to adopt the baby from her and she doesn't want that to happen.
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Posted October 14, 2011
i really enjoy this book this book would make anyone feel good or make u cry well to tell truth.the part i love the most is when november stand up to jose parten,ithing this book show have a movie n i would read another book buy this author
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Posted October 13, 2011
This is a great book! This book it very interesting and it attracks the reader from the start.This book would most likely be for teenagers.This story moved me alot it had so sad parts, but then it had some good interesting parts. I would love to read another book from sharon. I might even read the whole series she has! But overall this is a very good book and if you are looking for a book that will motovate you to read noverber blues it the book.
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Posted October 13, 2011
I give this author admiration by the way she writes stories. She is very descriptive and i enjoy her books. November Blues is a story about a teen whose boyfriend dies and she is left pregnate by him. In the story she goes trhough alot of conflicts. I like this books, I would definitely make it one of my favorites on my list. I recommend for teens to read this book. Some may even realte to it, atleast I know I did. I give this book 3 stars. I hope yall enjoyed it as much as i did. (:
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Posted October 2, 2011
I luv this book. it is soooo good. this book had me cheering for november alll the way!!1
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Posted August 27, 2011
This is an amazing book
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Posted July 10, 2011
I read this book for SSR in school and i loved it. I couldnt stop reading and we only had 15 mons to read , So i would take it home but i highly recommend this book. Sharon Draper is a great author. All her books have a point in the book when you cant stop reading no matter how much you wanna stop you just keep reading. (=
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Overview
When November Nelson loses her boyfriend, Josh, to a pledge stunt gone horribly wrong, she thinks her life can't possibly get any worse. But Josh left something behind that will change November's life forever, and now she's faced with the biggest decision she could ever imagine. How in the world will she tell her mom? And how will Josh's parents take the news? She's never needed a friend more.
Jericho Prescott lost his best friend when he lost his cousin, Josh, and the pain is almost more than he can bear. His world becomes divided into "before" and "after" Josh's death. He finds the only way he can escape the emptiness he feels is to quit doing the ...