"Sleepers", by lorenzo Carcaterra, summary of the book, quotes, questions, written in essay format

You know how the old saying goes, "Revenge is a dish best served cold". Lorenzo Carcaterra tells the story of 4 young boys seeking vengeance on a group of prison guards. He really demonstrates the powers of true friendship and loyalty under pressure. This is a true story of four average 12 year old boys growing up in one of the toughest New York neighborhoods, Hell's Kitchen, during the 1960's. In just one day, one stupid decision …

…Since it deals with some mature issues I would recommend this book to a mature crowd. however it was a wonderful tale of 4 brave little boys who sought revenge on the ones that did them wrong. "Many's the road I have walked upon Many's the hour between dusk and dawn Many's the time Many's the mile I see it all now Through the eyes of a child" -Van Morrison- "Take It Where You Find It"