Eddie, the pledge master, makes it his mission to humiliate Dana, hoping the unwelcomed attention will cause her to quit. However, the group’s leaders warn her that the road will not be an easy one. The Warriors decide to let her continue pledging given she has already been exposed to many of the group’s secrets. In the midst of the process, a girl, Dana, infiltrates the group and tries to become a member, causing an uproar within the group. Although he wants very much to join the Warriors, he begins to realize some of the group’s activities are questionable, causing ethical dilemmas he hadn’t anticipated. From the moment he begins to pledge, Jericho discovers he is in morally ambiguous territory. Despite his misgivings, Jericho decides to sneak out of the house to participate in the initiation rituals. But that doesn’t keep Jericho from feeling uneasy. Even his uncle, a former Warrior member himself, is proud of Jericho for his accomplishment. He catches the eye of fellow classmate Arielle and garners the respect of teachers who are impressed with the Warriors’ reputation for community service. With membership in such a prized organization on the horizon, things slowly begin to improve for Jericho. So when he, his best friend, and his cousin Josh are invited to join the elite club, the Warriors of Distinction, Jericho jumps at the opportunity. He is a few pounds overweight and wishes he had a girlfriend. However, Jericho, like many high school teens, is insecure. There are prospects for matriculation at Julliard if he continues to perfect his craft. He has a close-knit group of friends, maintains an acceptable grade point average, and excels at playing the trumpet. The novel’s protagonist, Jericho, is a garden-variety teenager. In The Battle of Jericho, Sharon Draper explores extracurricular clubs and the often-devastating effects they have on youth.
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