"In this wonderful novel about the hip-hop lifestyle . . .McDonald once again strikes gold. Young adults will love this book." --Starred, School Library Journal
"A vibrant spectrum of oral expression that brings both Hustle and New York City vividly to life." --The Horn Book
"A gripping tale of the hood." --Kirkus Reviews
"Filled with energy and rhythm. Hustle's reality, relayed in urban dialect, will appeal to teen readers, including the reluctant." --Booklist
"McDonald's prose incorporates dynamic, realistic, direct dialogue. Readers will enjoy witnessing the supposedly street-smart Hustle discover how little he really knows about the world and himself." --VOYA
"An inspiring and uplifting, not to mention funny, read." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
