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Violence
A lot
Gang violence, fighting, and the death of a central character
Language
Barely any
Mild language in the youth fiction vernacular
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Some drinking and drug references in the gang context
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of class prejudice, loyalty, the meaningless of gang conflict, and the tragedy of young men who see no other path
What this book is about
Same content as The Outsiders. S.E. Hinton's landmark YA novel about class conflict, gang violence, and friendship. Appropriate for middle school and above. Violence includes gang fights and a significant death.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Gang violence
Death of a central character
Class conflict
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