Slam

Main Characters and Their Development

• Sam Jones - the main character of the book, a teenager who loves skateboarding. His life changes when his girlfriend Alicia tells him she's pregnant. Sam faces the challenges of growing up and responsibility, trying to find a balance between his dreams and reality.
• Alicia Burns - Sam's girlfriend, who becomes pregnant as a teenager. Her relationship with Sam goes through many trials, and she also learns to cope with new responsibilities and changes in life.
• Annie Jones - Sam's mother, who had him at a young age. She supports her son and helps him deal with difficulties by sharing her experience and wisdom.
• Rufus «Roo» Jones - Sam and Alicia's son. His birth becomes a central event that changes the lives of all the main characters.