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Hi, Jahnicio,

Thanks for posting. I’m pleased to hear that THE JUVIE THREE gave you so much to think about.

“Juvie” is strictly fictional, in that everything I know about juvenile crime, etc., is out of books and movies. I never even saw the kind of videos you’re referring to. And it wasn’t so much juvenile justice I was interested in, but rather the actions of a person who is willing to risk his own well-being and safety to try to save a few of these troubled kids. The theme really was of 3 kids who need supervision very badly suddenly forced to supervise themselves and each other. Why New York? Probably because I lived there, so I knew the different neighborhoods and facilities. And partly because New York produces the kind of “bleeding heart” that will risk his own peace and liberty to take on 3 kids who may (or may not) turn out OK, and may (or may not) have his throat open at the drop of a hat!

I hope that answers your questions. Thanks again for your interest.                                 —–Gordon Korman—–