Scorpions by Walter Dean Meyers # 1

In my literature circle group we are reading "Scorpions" by Walter Dean Meyers. Jamal is a boy in this book that would always be arguing with his little sister,Sassy. Jamals' mom works and Jamal and Sassy stays home. Jamal's brother Randy is in jail for atleast 7 years. In school all the teachers always gets on his case. Mr.Davidson keeps asking him why he is late and when Jamal doesnt answer Mr.Davidson gives him detention. There is this boy named Dwayne who always gives him a hard time about his appearence.
I think the book is very realistic. Dwayne annoys me because he can never leave Jamal alone. Sassy is funny she's a smart mouth. She always has a good comeback whenever she's fighting with Jammal. It's funny.