Harlem Girl Lost

by Treasure E. Blue

Book Overview

"A true urban novel filled with vivid images of the street." -Black Issues Book Review Treasure E. Blue, street lit's hottest newcomer, crafts characters that fly off the page and a story that burns with intensity. Set in Harlem, this searing novel is a poignant and gritty portrait of urban survival of the ghetto's fittest . . . and most fierce. Silver Jones knows just how cruel life can be. Her mother was chewed up and spit out by its dark side-brutally...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345492641
• ISBN13: 9780345492647
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Random House Group
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Treasure has a MASTERPIECE!!

With hip-hop novels dropping on the market like raindrops, author Treasure Blue is the author/artist that has the raindrop that plops you hard on the head, the one you won't forget! He has written a story about the game that is different from alllllllll the rest. His angle about the cruel life and survival in the streets begins with the minds of children and what they survive, in an effort just to try to live as people. He is creative, masterful and meticulous as he weaves in the characters in a street story that is as real as life itself. He hits the readers with surprises and jump-offs that are shocking. HERE ARE MY CASTING CHOICES FOR THE STORY CHARACTERS: SILVER/ BEYONCE` CHANCE/ SHEMAR MOORE MISSY/ EVE or MARY J. BLIGE BIRDIE/ THE BIG GUY FROM GREEN MILE OR VING RHAMES CHUBBS/ ANTHONY ANDERSON JESSICA JONES/ LISA RAYE, VIVICA A. FOX VONDA/ "PAM" FROM MARTIN KENNETH/ TERRANCE HOWARD or MORRIS CHESTNUT TINY/ JADA or LITTLE KIM HOLLIS/ D.L.HUGHLEY BEASELY/ TAYE DIGGS KING PAPONE/ ANDY GARCIA TOMMY/ ORLANDO ONES (BIKER BOYZ & PROFESSOR FROM DRUMLINE) GRANDMOTHER T. JONES/LYNNETTE MCGEE or JASMINE GUY or FAITH EVANS SLIM GOODIE/ REGINA KING or MEAGAN GOOD STICKBROOM JOHNNY/ RICHARD PRYOR MITTS/ ICE CUBE THE WHITE INSANE KILLER OF JESSICA/ RICK AIELLO MS GENEVA (GRANDMA JONES NEIGHBOR)/ DELLA REESE DIEGO/ SALVADOR PEREZ BUTTERLY TY/ JA RULE

Harlem Boy Discovered....

Thru the book, Harlem Girl Lost, an author, an Harlem boy has been discovered. This book is an awesome read. I get excited when I think about what I can say about this book. Treasure E. Blue has been gracious enough to pen a novel that touches you deep down in your soul. And just when you think that you have dealt with one emotion, here comes another line that sucker punches your emotions, again. This book, is a love story that has all the drama of an urban hood story. How true to life this story is. Treasure I loved your book. I recommend this book to any one, it is one that you will want in your library. I must say that I thought one character was the lost harlem girl, but by the end I realized that it was actually another character, who found out that she was no longer lost. I must leave you, the reader with this, what are you still reading these reviews for? Go out and get this book, so you can write a review, right now!

What a Banger!!!!!!

I give this book two thumbs up. What a story. This book kept your interest from the beginning to the end. There were so many twists and turns, right up to the last page. I didn't want this book to end. It touched all emotions. What a powerful story. I loved Chance and Silver. Silver, was in a class all by herself, a love story made for the movies. Treasure Blue you really did the thang with this story. I don't want to give it away, but for those who want to read a good Urban Lit book, you will not be disappointed in this book. I felt for each character, and who would have thought that Mitts, was who he was. I like the way that Treasure handled each character and the story line that each one of them played in making this a fantastic book, a page turner, a book that will touch every emotion. Blessings to the literary world, for Mr. Treasure E. Blue has arrived with a BANG!!!!!

I'm glad I found Harlem Girl Lost

Harlem Girl Lost is the story of a young girl, Silver Jones, living a hard knock life. Her mother, Jesse, is a prostitute addicted to drugs. Her mother is estranged from her family because of becoming pregnant with Silver at such a young age. Silver never knew her father. Her only male role model is Auntie Birdie, her mother's transvestite best friend and roommate. Despite her occupation, her mother devotes time to walking Silver to school each day while she drills life lessons into her head. Jesse gives her the brutal and honest truth, allowing her to see her own addiction and the perils of prostitution. These lessons play a vital role in Silver's journey to womanhood. Life was hard, but becomes harder with the murder of her mother. By her side, Silver always had her best friends Missy (I'll die for you b*tch) and Chance. Chance (short for Chancellor) is a kindred soul. He and Silver find comfort in each other because they both have in their short lives seen and experienced things no child should. But without her mother, and circumstances that rip Chance from her life, will Silver make it? Will she learn from her mother's mistakes? Will she let circumstances break her? Harlem Girl Lost is a well crafted story with plenty of action, drama, pain, twists, and turns. It's hard to believe that this is Treasure's debut novel. Looking forward to reading more from this talented author.

The Modern Donald Goines

Treasure Blues' writing is very reminiscent of Doanld Goines. I read the book and was suprised that Treasure was a male. Especially the way he was able to capture the female experience. I also loved the image he portrayed of Silver's mother. He displayed a new level of understanding for people addicted to drugs and their struugle to overcome their demons.