The Juvie Three, by Gordon Korman

When Douglas Healey, a former juvie, persuades authorities to let him try an experimental juvenile detention program, Gecko, Arjay and Terrence get a second chance to turn their lives around. Gecko is in detention because his brother has always bullied him into making poor decisions. Arjay, who has professed his innocence all along, is in adult prison for manslaughter and Terrence is a tough gang member who doesn’t want to be rehabilitated. It is a gamble for Doug Healey and a real struggle for Gecko and Arjay who see their chance being jeopardized by Terrence. When Healey falls and hits his head (in a tussle with his boys), he ends up in a coma and the boys are on their own. How can they keep out of trouble (especially Terrence) and make sure the authorities don’t find out what has happened? Grade 7-10