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Sonny (a.k.a. Shorty) and Alberto are best friends growing up on the mean streets of Medllin, Colombia. They do everything together, including running cigarettes for Galan. A spontaneous act of violence earns Alberto an introduction to “El Fantasma”, a soft-spoken, vicious crime lord. Alberto becomes a child hit man. El Fantasma gives him a gun, money, and drugs, all of which convey power and respect on the boy. As Alberto becomes more involved with the crime lord he and Sonny begin to drift apart. Sonny, deperate to maintain his friendship and eager to gain the power and respect that Alberto now has, begs Alberto to introduce him to the boss so he can become a killer too.

This short, action packed novel vividly describes the desperate poverty and unremitting violence of Medellin. All of which make this an obvious choice for reluctant readers.

By Mr. Doyle

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