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Bonham was known for his works for young adults written in the 1960s, with tough, realistic urban settings, [2] including The Nitty Gritty and Durango Street, [3] as well as for his westerns.
When Rufus Henry gets out of work camp for Grand Theft Auto, he has only one place to go--back to Durango Street. Almost right away, he gets on the wrong side of the Gassers, has to join the rival Moors, and starts running for his life.
Durango Street (1965), a young adult novel by American pulp-fiction writer Frank Bonham, follows African-American teenager Rufus Henry as he tries to negotiate the gang politics of his neighborhood. One of the earliest fictional representations of gang culture, Durango Street was named an American Library Association “Notable Book.”.
His novel, based on interviews with police officials, parole officers, and gang members, avoids sensationalism and stereotypes, and depicts complex characters in realistic situations.
This Study Guide consists of approximately 28 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Durango Street.
1 Ιαν 1999 · When Rufus Henry gets out of work camp for Grand Theft Auto, he has only one place to go? back to Durango Street. Almost right away, he gets on the wrong side of the Gassers, has to join the...
Dive deep into Frank Bonham's Durango Street with extended analysis, commentary, and discussion
