TARGET by Patrick Jones Two years ago, I was asked about Target , by Patrick Jones. Published in 2014 by Lerner, I read part of it then, and am returning to it now. Target is in the "Alternative" series of books Jones writes. Heres the description, from the publishers website: Urban, accessible books spotlight diverse characters struggling with mental and emotional health issues and family hardships in an alternative high school environment in St. Paul, MN. "Accessible" means high interest, low reading level. Edith Campbell has an overview of the series at her site: The Alternative Series. And, FangirlJeanne has an in-depth review of Bridge at her site (link to review of Bridge added on April 30, 2016). A summary of Target In Target , the "diverse" character is Frankie, a Dakota teen from the "Riverwood Reservation." My guess is it is a pseudonym for the Prairie Island Indian Community, which is Dakota, and has a reservation but it could be ...