Jake is able to escape and get to safety, but his life is forever changed. After one night out, Jake wakes up tied to a bed with duct tape over his mouth-he has been abducted by the serial rapist. Despite some initial trouble and reluctance, Jake gets pulled into the world of street life and finds himself doing things he never thought he would, like stealing and selling drugs.Īt the same time, a serial rapist is on the loose in the city and has been targeting young boys. He soon meets Benny, an older boy from the nearby projects, who shows him how to make money through hustling on the streets. In order to survive, Jake does odd jobs around the city, such as selling newspapers, working in the local diner, and mowing lawns. After his adoptive mother dies, Jake is left completely alone in a cruel and unforgiving world. This coming-of-age story follows Jake, an 11-year-old boy living in Baltimore, as he navigates through turbulent times, including racial tensions, poverty, and being an orphan. The Taking of Jake Livingston is a young adult novel from author Ryan Douglass.
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