The Battle of Jericho (novel)

The Battle of Jericho (novel)
Author Sharon M. Draper
Country United States
Language English
Series Jericho Trilogy
Genre Realistic fiction
Publisher Simon Pulse
Publication date
2004
Media type Print
Pages 352
ISBN 978-0-689-84233-7
Followed by November Blues

The Battle of Jericho by Sharon M. Draper is a young adult novel. It is the first book in the Jericho trilogy. The book is set in high school and deals with the issues of peer pressure, acceptance, discrimination, and social interaction.[1][2][3]

Plot summary

The story takes place at Douglas High School. Jericho and his cousin Josh, along with their friends Dana and Kofi, decide to pledge for one of the most popular and prestigious organizations at school, the Warriors of Distinction. While the "Warriors" seem to be an upstanding organization that does a lot for the community, their governing is far more corrupt and plagued. Eddie Mahoney, the pledge master, sends the group through unnecessarily cruel tricks and task to humiliate and degrade them as they pledge for membership. From eating worms to being paddled, Dana receives the most harassment which crosses the line of sexual harassment. While they have the opportunity to quit, Josh and Jericho choose popularity and peer acceptance and it ends in a hazing accident gone wrong which cost josh's life.

Characters

Awards

This book has been critically acclaimed for tackling the issues of hazing, peer-pressure, and other social teen issues.[4][5]

References

  1. Knippenberg, Jim (2003-10-28). "Teens Caught in 'Battle of Jericho' Hazing Tale Shows Former Teacher Knows How Students Think". Cincinnati Enquirer.
  2. Baer, Allison; Jacquline, Glasgow (July 2008). "Take The Bullies To Task: Using Process Drama To Make A Stand". English Journal 97 (6): 79–86.
  3. Hinto, Kaavonia (October 2008). "Author Profile: Sharon M. Draper". Library Media Connection: 42–43.
  4. "The Battle of Jericho". Publishers Weekly.
  5. "Sharon M. Draper". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved 2013-03-29.
  6. 1 2 3 Draper, Sharon. "Reviews and Rewards". Official Site of Sharon Draper. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
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