If you're looking for a black Nancy Drew book, then Snitchers is a perfect fit for you. When five year old Little Petey is shot in his front yard, Nia is beside herself. If only she had been there a few minutes earlier. She was on her way to babysit him when he got caught in crossfire and became an unintentional casualty. Nia convinces her two best friends Miracle Ruth (love the name) and Dontay that they have to to do something, they have to find out who shot Petey so he can have justice. This is very personal for Nia because not only was she close with Petey, but her own father was murdered a few years prior and no one had ever been convicted. She wants justice for her loved ones and her neighborhood. Obviously, they decide to conduct their investigation in secret because no sane adult would let them be involved in something so dangerous - they are just getting ready to enter high school for goodness sakes! Memorable characters, minor cussing, and improbable plot. I would read more by this author!
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