When We Ride

Diego "Benny" Benevides knows the only way out of poverty for him and his alcoholic mom is to do well in school, get a scholarship, go to college, and get a professional job, but his best friend, Lawson, might jeopardize his hopes. Diego cares about Lawson like he's a brother, but Lawson doesn't strive to do well in school. Instead, he sells marijuana and parties. When he begins selling harder drugs, Diego worries about driving him because he's carrying drugs on him to sell, so he knows he may end up in prison if they're pulled over. Lawson becomes more desparate for Diego's help when he's threatened by his supplier, and Diego will have to decide if he'll choose his future or his childhood best friend. When We Ride by Rex Ogle is a powerful award-winning verse novel for those who enjoy hard-hitting realistic reads!