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Violence
Some
A dead body, bullying, and minor violence — but not graphic
Language
A lot
King's strongest language in a realistic vernacular of boys the age of these characters
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Period cigarettes and beer references
Emotional Intensity
Some
Coming-of-age themes of friendship, mortality, and the end of childhood
What this book is about
The novella that became the film Stand By Me. King's most autobiographical work is a coming-of-age story about four boys who hike to see the body of a missing kid. Language is King's strongest — boys using everything they know; the storytelling is raw and real. Violence includes bullying and the body itself. Appropriate for older teens and adults.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Strong language throughout
Coming-of-age mortality themes
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