Playground
Nov 2011 · Sold by Penguin
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This critically acclaimed novel, loosely inspired by 50 Cent's own adolescence, shows how a kid becomes a bully.
“50 Cent is the perfect voice to speak to such an important issue affecting our youth.”—Russell Simons, co-founder of Def Jam Recordings
“Unrepentant, unpretentious, and authentic.”—Publishers Weekly
“Eye-opening and compassionate.”—VOYA
Butterball doesn't have it easy. He’s teased about his weight. He hates the Long Island suburb his mom moved them to so she could go back to school and start her life over. He wishes he still lived with his dad in New York City, where there’s always something happening, even if his dad doesn’t have much time for him. Still, that’s not why he beat up another kid on the playground with a sock full of batteries.
Butterball’s lips are sealed about what happened that day. But some tales can’t help being told. And this is one of them.
“50 Cent is the perfect voice to speak to such an important issue affecting our youth.”—Russell Simons, co-founder of Def Jam Recordings
“Unrepentant, unpretentious, and authentic.”—Publishers Weekly
“Eye-opening and compassionate.”—VOYA
Butterball doesn't have it easy. He’s teased about his weight. He hates the Long Island suburb his mom moved them to so she could go back to school and start her life over. He wishes he still lived with his dad in New York City, where there’s always something happening, even if his dad doesn’t have much time for him. Still, that’s not why he beat up another kid on the playground with a sock full of batteries.
Butterball’s lips are sealed about what happened that day. But some tales can’t help being told. And this is one of them.
This critically acclaimed novel, loosely inspired by 50 Cent's own adolescence, shows how a kid becomes a bully.
“50 Cent is the perfect voice to speak to such an important issue affecting our youth.”—Russell Simons, co-founder of Def Jam Recordings
“Unrepentant, unpretentious, and authentic.”—...
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Matthew Nunes
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September 24, 2015
Read it from my high school library loved it so got it on this even if u don't like reading but like 50 cent you'll wanna read this
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October 9, 2012
Pretty good book. Focuses on bullying and childhood stresses. Making the right choices, right from wrong, that kind of stuff.
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June 25, 2012
50 went to new levels with this book! I'm 15, I haven't read a book in 3 years! I read this cover to cover, I love reading again!
About the author
Curtis Jackson III (aka 50 Cent) is an internationally successful hip-hop star, actor, writer, and entrepreneur. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin' and The Massacre. He is the author of the bestselling books From Pieces to Weight and The 50th Law.
Curtis Jackson III (aka 50 Cent) is an internationally successful hip-hop star, actor, writer, and entrepreneur. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin' and The Massacre. He is the author of the bestselling books From Pieces to Weight and The 50th Law.
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