By:
Sharon Draper
Grade Level:
The Battle of Jericho (2003) is about sixteen-year-old Jericho, a talented trumpet player who is a junior in high school. While sitting at lunch one day with his cousin Josh and his best friend Kofi, they are invited by two seniors, who are members of the elite Warriors of Distinction, to pledge as members. The Warriors of Distinction is an exclusive club that throws the best parties and gets the attention of all the girls.