King Me Project Baby: The Rise of Poe Change (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798330239405)

Description:

James, known on the streets as Poe Change, stands at the brink of a promising future. As he approaches his high school graduation, he's armed with a college scholarship for baseball that could be his ticket out of the projects. However, Poe Change's fascination with the dangerous allure of the drug dealers in his neighborhood threatens to derail his dreams. His struggle is a tale of ambition and peril, as he navigates the complex world of survival and choices.

One fateful day, while hanging out on the block, Poe Change gets caught in a narcotics sweep. This pivotal moment thrusts him deeper into the game when a local dope boy persuades him to take the fall in exchange for a shot at becoming part of the inner circle. As he delves deeper into the gritty underworld, Poe Change starts to rise, but the journey is fraught with treachery. Someone is determined to see him fail, plotting to bring him down at every turn. Poe Change must decide whether to succumb to the traps set before him or to fight for his place at the top.

Poe Change's mother, Delores, watches her son's tumultuous journey with a mix of fear and hope. She understands the harsh realities of being a project baby and the relentless grip of the streets. Delores knows that the choices Poe Change makes will define his future, and she prays that he will find the strength to rise above the challenges that come his way. "King Me Project Baby: The Rise of Poe Change" is a gripping narrative of a young man's struggle against the odds, a mother's unwavering hope, and the unforgiving world that tests their resolve.