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Violence
Some
Violence; gang fights and revenge
Language
Some
Strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Sexual menace; exploitation of girls
Substance Use
Some
Drug and alcohol use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of female power, class, and rebellion
What this book is about
Oates's 1993 novel follows a girls' gang, FOXFIRE, in postwar America as they avenge themselves on men who exploit them. Features violence, drug use, and female solidarity. For mature teens and adults.
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Violence
Drug use
Sexual exploitation of minors (historical context)
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