The 9: From the South Side to Whitney M. Young Magnet High School (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798218757625)

Ayanna Phelps loves being one of The 9: a group of smart kids from the South Side of Chicago who meet in ninth grade on the #9 Ashland bus. Throughout the commute to their prestigious high school, their shared laughs, fears, and misadventures create an undeniable bond. The 9 come to rely on one another on and off the bus, but when Ayanna is faced with real life challenges, she is forced to deal with one hard truth: Staying connected with her friends may be more difficult than she expected.