Creeboy

Synopsis:

In the literary tradition of The Outsiders comes a coming-of-age novel about teen boys and Indigenous gangs.

Sixteen-year-old Josh is no stranger to gang life. His dad, the leader of the Warriors, a gang on their reserve, is in jail, and Josh’s older brother has taken charge.

Josh’s mom has made it clear the Warriors and their violence aren’t welcome in her home — Josh’s dad and brother included. She wants Josh to focus on graduating high school. Josh is unsure whether gang life is for him — that is until gang violence arrives on his doorstep.

Turning to the Warriors, Josh, now known as “Creeboy,” starts down the path to becoming a full gang member — cutting himself off from his friends, family and community outside the gang.

It’s harder than ever for Creeboy to envision a different future for himself. Will anything change his mind?

Educator Information
Interest ages 13 to 18.

Written for reluctant readers.

Fry Reading Level: 2.0

Recommended in the Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools resource collection for grades 9 to 12 for English Language Arts.

Content Warning: References death and violence. 

Additional Information
128 pages | 5.51" x 8.50" | Paperback