Gr 7 Up-In this fifth book in the series, Ankiza, who is black, starts dating Hunter, who is white. Her friends and parents, his parents, and other students at Roosevelt High School in Laguna, CA, do not approve. At first, the teen is shocked, and then hurt, confused, and angered by their reactions. It is only when Ankiza gets a nasty, anonymous letter that her friends and family rally around her. The characters are a diverse group and are true to the age group they represent. The author tackles a powerful social issue with compassion and honesty. A good discussion starter with a satisfying ending.-Cathy Coffman, Peoria Public Library, AZ Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.