Bang! by Sharon Flake and Dominic Hoffman

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Bang!
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Updated on 11-5-2008.

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Publisher: Listening Library (Audio); Unabridged edition (April 11, 2006)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0739331159

ISBN-13: 978-0739331156

Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches

Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces ()

From School Library Journal
Grade 8 Up–Mann and his friend Kee-lee have grown up in the inner city where poverty and crime are rampant in this novel by Sharon G. Flake (Jump at the Sun, 2005). Two years ago, his seven-year-old brother was killed in a drive-by shooting. Mann's father wants to toughen up his son so that he can stop grieving, learn to control his temper, and stop smoking and skipping school. The father takes both teens out into the woods and leaves them to manage by themselves, reminiscent of African tribal coming-of-age rituals. After the boys make their way home, Mann's father wants to make sure that his son is still not too soft to survive on the city streets and throws him out of the house to manage on his own. Mann learns much about himself as he matures to adulthood. The story is written in the first person, and actor Dominic Hoffman becomes Mann, realistically reading the dialogue and depicting emotions ranging from anger to grief. He uses pauses effectively to heighten the suspense and maintain the mood. A short interview with the author concludes the recording. An excellent choice to initiate lively discussions.–Claudia Moore, W.T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
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From AudioFile
When Mann's younger brother, Jason, is shot to death on their porch, the family is nearly destroyed. Mann's father is so terrified about losing another son that he decides to leave Mann and his friend, Kee-lee, in the woods, forcing them to survive as they enact an ancient African tradition. Narrator Dominic Hoffman beautifully illustrates the grief and hopelessness of the family, as well as the moments of joy that temporarily bring everyone out of their pain. Flake uses the seldom-examined relationship of an African-American father and son to convey her view of contemporary life. A closing interview with the author offers a glimpse into her intentions in this tragic but hopeful story. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Bang! (Hardcover) Terrence Clarke "Bang" Bang Review The book "Bang" by Sharon G. Flake is an invigorating story to read. This book shows the struggles between man vs. man, man vs. nature, and man vs. his environment. The main character in this book whose name is Mann shows the troubles that many African American males experience, such as a troublesome neighborhood, racism, and the hardships of being torn between being a boy and being forced to grow up. The conflict of this book can be seen in many different ways. The book makes it out to be that Mann, the main character in this book's father drives him out in the woods and leaves him, forcing him to find his own way home. However I interpret it to be something much deeper, the actual conflict in this book is that an African - American adolescent is left alone to fend for himself in a white man's world. This book has a lot of strong quotes. One of my favorite quotes from this book is on page 187, 5th paragraph, 1st sentence where Mann says "Boys aint men yet". This is one of my favorite quotes because it shows how Mann feels about the situation he is put in. which is his father forcing him to become a man when he hasn't finished living out his childhood. It is also one of my favorite quotes from this story because I can relate it to my life. Everyone is giving me big responsibilities like choosing my future when I am still a boy. All in all this entire book is a exciting experience to read. It goes far into the horrors of the "ghetto" and how people from the "ghetto" look at the white man's influence not only the black neighborhoods but influence the whole nation. If you are looking for a good book with nonstop adventure while still having touching moment's that make u want to cry. Bang is the right choice for you.

Bang!
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Updated on 11-5-2008.