The mystery of the poison pen

By Gayle G. Roper

Subjects: Mystery and detective stories, African Americans, Prejudices, AIDS (Disease), Gymnastics, Christian life, Fiction, Conduct of life

Description: Twelve-year-old Alysha, an African American, is appalled that someone in her church would leave poison pen notes about a baby with AIDS, and is determined to find the culprit, while also facing more subtle forms of prejudice from her white friends, her cousin, and her new gymnastics coach.