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Violence
Some
Moderate
Language
Some
Moderate
Sexual Content
None
None
Substance Use
Some
Moderate
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate
What this book is about
Written by a 16-year-old, this YA classic follows a gang of working-class teens as their rivalry with the wealthy Socs escalates into violence, loyalty, and irreversible loss.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Death of teen characters
Gang violence including a stabbing
Teen drinking and smoking
Class tension and injustice themes
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