This story follows hakeem randall who is moving to detroit because of his father henrys sickness with cancer. Paul langan the book takes place in southern california. I do not own any of the pictures or music in the video. Blood is thicker book by paul langan 3 available editions. Hakeem is a boy that has to move in with his cousin and his family. Hakeem has a hard time adjusting when, due to his fathers sickness, hakeem and his family must move in with his uncle in distant detroit, especially when he has to share his room with his moody cousin savon. This book takes place in a low class suburb in detroit michigan. Far from bluford high, hakeem quickly finds himself in a world of trouble, and his family is at the center of it. The bluford series is a widely read collection of contemporary american young adult novels set in the fictional innercity high school of bluford high in southern california. Blood is thicker moves at an engaging pace through the changing events in hakeems life, yet the story still manages to take enough time unveiling the inner, emotional turmoil of its main. Trade publishing international about scholastic customer service contact us.
Blood is thicker is the eighth bluford book written by paul langan and d. Bluford is named for guion guy bluford, the first africanamerican astronaut. Blood is thicker, bluford series, dm blackwell, paul langan. He has to move to detroit with his auntie and uncle because his father got sick. Im looking forward to reading more books in this series. Blackwell and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Once again the fast pace and less than 200 page length will attract many teen readers who might not otherwise be readers. Series interview with paul langan created by new york times view on new york times share.
Blood is thicker bluford high series character list. Its about hakeem randall and his family moving to detroit because of his fathers sickness with cancer. Written by paul langan, novel follows the life of hakeem, who is having trouble. There he attended public school and worked a variety of jobsincluding salesperson at a shoe store, attendant at a horse ranch, landscaper at a mental hospital, and a nightshift stockperson in a. The title of the book was blood is thicker by paul langan and d. Blood is thicker has 3 available editions to buy at alibris. Hakeem and his family had to leave california and go to detroit to live with his father brother james and his family. This book is about a young boy name hakeem randall. What is the theme of blood is thicker by paul langan answers. Blood is thicker paul langan book summary, the book takes place in southern hakeem randall dad get cancer in his kidneys they decide to move to detroit with their. The sequel to the bully, this book is about bluford freshman tyray hobbs, the tormentor of darrell mercer. Hakeem is sad to leave his old friends at blueford high school and darcy wills which.
Paul langan books list of books by author paul langan. The characters are vivid, and the endings left me in eager anticipation of the next book. The focus is on changing family structures and the conflicting dreams and goals of fathers and sons. They stay with his uncle james, aunt lorraine, and his cousin savon, whom he struggles to get along with. Blood is thicker bluford high, book 8 by d m blackwell and paul langan book cover, description, publication history. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Jan 01, 2004 blood is thicker by paul langan is a good book. What is the conflict in blood is thicker by paul langaman. The series was created and published by townsend press and was codistributed by scholastic. The title of this book is blood is thicker bluford high and it was written by paul langan, d. Watch the book trailer for blood is thicker by paul langan. It is about a boy named hakeem who moves from california to detroit because, his father is very sick and they cannot afford there house so, they come live with their uncle. Blood is thicker books wiki fandom powered by wikia. About blood is thicker this sequel to until we meet again follows the story of hakeem randall after his move to detroit.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about blood is thicker bluford series, no. A strong young man who does everything he can to help his family through hard times savon. This widely acclaimed teen series set in an urban high school features engaging, accessible writing and appealing, contemporary storylines. The focus is on changing family structures and the conflicting dreams and. Jan 01, 2004 blood is thicker ebook written by paul langan, d. Blackwell and paul langan 2004, paperback at the best online prices at. Meanwhile, he spends time with his neighbor anika, until she goes to live with her cousin in.
This sequel to until we meet again follows the story of hakeem randall after his move to detroit. See all books authored by paul langan, including the bully bluford series, number 5, and blood is thicker bluford series, number 8, and more on. Blood is thicker is another book from the bluford high series. The reason paul langan wrote the story blood is thicker is to show you that even if you have negative thoughts about a person do not excuse. Blood is thicker bluford series book 8 kindle edition by paul langan author, editor visit amazons paul langan page. Paul langan this book follows tyray hobbs, a sequel to the gunpayback.
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Paul langan is an award winning arthur for his amazing teen drama books. They kept my interest from beginning to end and were always realistic. This book is set around hakeem and his family and the issues they are having. Click to read more about blood is thicker bluford series, no. Nov 20, 2011 blood is thicker is another book from the bluford high series. The reason paul langan wrote the story blood is thicker is to show you that even if you have negative thoughts about a person do not excuse them of anything because they might need you in a long. It is and exciting book that keeps you out of your seat. My first book report is on the book blood is thicker, by paul langan. Start studying blood is thicker bluford high series character list. The suspense got to be so great that i could feel the blood pounding in my ears. The title of this book is blood is thicker bluford series, no. Oct 15, 2009 the reason paul langan wrote the story blood is thicker is to show you that even if you have negative thoughts about a person do not excuse them of anything because they might need you in a long time. This story is about a boy name hakeem and his relationship with his cousin savon.
Blackwell learning that his father has cancer is bad enough, but when hakeem is told that the family is leaving california. Blood is thicker plot summary by paul langan answers. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Click download or read online button to get blood is thicker book now. The tale traces tyrays troubled home life, his desire to rebuild his reputation, and his quest to get revenge on darrell, the only boy who ever stood up to him. A very angry young man who is constantly judged by his father anika. They move in with hakeems uncle james, his fathers brother who hakeem helps out at his furniture store, aunt lorraine, whos a third grade teacher and cooks lots of good foods, and his cousin savon who is jealous of the attention hakeem gets.
If u guess by looking at the title blood is thicker you could probably think it has something to do with family, and it does this book is about family trying hard to make it through some bad that has occurred. Sixteenyearold hakeem randall cant take it anymore. Born bloood philadelphia, bood langan spent his early childhood in the city before moving with his single mother to southern new jersey. Boy you better shut your mouth savon exclaimed oh, so now your gonna threaten me, right. Far from bluford high, hakeem quickly finds himself in a world of trouble, and his family is at the. This sequel to until we meet again follows the story of hakeem randall. Hakeem challenged his frustrations at the past months events fueling his anger. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read blood is thicker. Blood is thicker is a nonfiction book about a boy named hakeem who moves to detroit with his cousin and his family. Blood is thicker trivia quiz the bluford series funtrivia. When hakeem got to detroit, texas he did not have any friends.
Paul langan born in philadelphia, paul langan spent his early childhood in the city before moving with his single mother to southern new jersey. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Hakeem leaves bluford high for detroit and faces mysterious cash and disappearances. After reading the blurb on the back of the book, i was expecting more objectionable material but i. When i first picked up the book blood is thicker i. Buy a cheap copy of blood is thicker bluford series, number. Previously published by townsend press 2004 hakeem has a hard time adjusting when, due to his fathers sickness, hakeem and his family must move in with his uncle in distant detroit, especially when he has to share his room with his moody cousin savon. Books in the bluford series lost and found a matter of trust secrets in the shadows someone to love me the bully the gun until we meet again blood is thicker brothers in. Blood is thicker has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. This book is called blood is thicker by paul langan and d.
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