Los chicos de Promise
by Nick Brooks
- First published 2023
- 320 pages
- Spanish
At the Urban Promise Prep School, extreme discipline is touted as the path to success for boys of color. Students like J.B., Ramón, and Trey are expected to adhere to the strict "Principal Moore Method," designed to prepare them for college and prevent them from succumbing to the challenges of their neighborhoods. However, this rigid system shatters when Principal Moore is found murdered in his office.
J.B., Ramón, and Trey quickly become the prime suspects, each with a potential motive and no clear alibi. Faced with accusations and a system that often condemns them before they have a chance, these three boys must navigate a complex investigation to uncover the truth and clear their names, even as secrets within the prestigious school begin to surface. This mystery explores the interplay of power, truth, and the fight for justice within a system that shapes their lives.
J.B., Ramón, and Trey quickly become the prime suspects, each with a potential motive and no clear alibi. Faced with accusations and a system that often condemns them before they have a chance, these three boys must navigate a complex investigation to uncover the truth and clear their names, even as secrets within the prestigious school begin to surface. This mystery explores the interplay of power, truth, and the fight for justice within a system that shapes their lives.
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Details & editions
- This edition
- Puck, 2024
- ISBN
- 9788419252722
- Language
- Spanish
Original edition Promise Boys Originally published in 2023 · English · Henry Holt and Company (BYR)









