Will, a 15-year-old, has never shot a gun in his life, but he's on an elevator with a loaded gun, intent on following the neighborhood rules: no crying, no snitching, and get revenge. His brother has just been shot and Will is on his way to confront the killer. This story takes place in the 60 seconds he is on the elevator heading down to the street. At each floor someone from his past gets on the elevator and asks him a difficult question. This book is beautifully written, completely engrossing, and totally accessible to middle and high school students. Counselors, teachers, and anyone who works with kids should read it and find ways to talk about it.
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