We Beat the Street

By Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, Rameck Hunt, Sharon Draper

Three friends defy their environment, aiming to become doctors against all odds.

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194 pages· 42,135 words· Est. 6 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In the gritty streets of Newark, Rameck, George, and Sampson face a future overshadowed by crime. A school presentation ignites a dream: to become doctors. Bound by a pact, they navigate challenges, supporting each other through adversity. Will their determination and friendship be enough to overcome the pull of their surroundings and achieve their dreams? This powerful true story of resilience and hope inspires young readers to believe in the power of unity and ambition.

From the publisher

Growing up on the rough streets of Newark, New Jersey, Rameck, George, and Sampson could easily have followed their childhood friends into drug dealing, gangs, and prison. But when a presentation at their school made the three boys aware of the opportunities available to them in the medical and dental professions, they made a pact among themselves that they would become doctors. It took a lot of determination–and a lot of support from one another–but despite all the hardships along the way, the three succeeded. Retold with the help of an award-winning author, this younger adaptation of the adult hit novel The Pact is a hard-hitting, powerful, and inspirational book that will speak to young readers everywhere.

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