num_pages: 160
description: In the South American town of Medellin, where drug dealers rule and hope is scarce, young assassins are in large supply. Take Shorty and Alberto: two hardened best friends from poor homes whose biggest dream is to see a live soccer match. These boys understand that the one true power they will ever possess comes in the form of a fully loaded Smith &amp; Wesson. Pulling the trigger may not be a way out . . . but it's the only way to the top.
language: English
title: Boy Kills Man
titlecomplete: Boy Kills Man
genres: Drama, Teen, Young Adult, Contemporary, Fiction, Realistic Fiction
ratings_count: 251
places: Medellin, Colombia
awards: awardedAt: 1072944000000
name: Booktrust Teenage Prize
category: Shortlist
publisher: HarperTeen