Leaving Home
Leaving Home
Chapter 1
"Attention, class!" Mr. Tide well commanded.
"I would like to introduce our new student, Desmond Blake."
All heads swung in my direction as I stood nervously in front of the entire classroom.
"Desmond's family has just moved to Chicago all the way from Jamaica," Mr. Tidewell continued.
"Let's give him a warm welcome on this cold February day."
''Wel-come, Desmond," the class recited in a singsong tone.
I felt uncomfortable and glanced out the window, avoi
