A Hope in the Unseen

Book DescriptionThe inspiring true story of a ferociously determined young man who, armed only with his intellect and his willpower, fights his way out of despair. At Ballou Senior High, a crime-infested school in Washington, D.C., honor students have learned to keep their heads down. Among the mere handful of students with a B average or better, some plead to have their names left off the "Wall of Honor" bulletin board; others hide during …

…about getting good grades or doing well. Cedric was one of the few students who earned honors and really cared about his grades. However, Cedric had to pay a price for doing well in school. He was teased mercilessly. For instance, after he received recognition for academic honors during a school award assembly, he was booed and called a geek. The only thing that wouold keep Cedric going was the motivation from his loving mother.