The 57 Bus

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The 57 Bus:  A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives by Dashka Slater 

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One wore a skirt.  One had a lighter.  One moment changed both of their lives forever.  If it weren't for the 57 bus, they would never have met.  Sasha, a white teen, lived in Oakland, California's middle-class foothills and attended a small private school.  Richard, a black teen, lived in the crime-plagued flatlands and attended a large public school.  Each day, their paths overlapped for a mere eight minutes.  But one afternoon, a single reckless act left Sasha severely burned, and Richard charged with two hate crimes and facing life in prison.

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Ms. Sharp's quick review:  One moment can change your whole life.