8's or 4's: Welcome to the Trap

By La'Kendrick Davis

8s or 4s? Welcome to the Trap
An Urban Youth Novel by La'Kendrick Davis

Two crews. One summer. Everything to lose.

Twelve-year-old Quin "Lil' Q" Washington is trying to lay low in Benton Heights-just survive the summer, help his mom, and stay off the radar. But that's easier said than done in a neighborhood where street loyalty runs deep, secrets get you killed, and one bad move can change your life forever.

When he joins the Elevate You Summer Program, Lil' Q finds hope: a mentor in Coach J, a teammate in his best friend April, and a chance to finally build something good. But the streets aren't interested in healing.

After a robbery rocks the block and puts a respected storeowner-and a friend-in the crossfire, Lil' Q has to decide:

Will he walk away from the past? Or get pulled back into a war he didn't start?

Set in the heart of a vibrant but divided urban community, 8s or 4s is a raw, emotional, and powerful coming-of-age story perfect for readers who love The Hate U Give, Ghost Boys, or All American.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FL89R6F7
• ISBN13: 9798992736014
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Heart & Legend Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"