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Violence
Some
Moderate
Language
Some
Moderate
Sexual Content
Some
Moderate
Substance Use
A lot
Strong
Emotional Intensity
Very heavy
Extreme
What this book is about
Fifteen-year-old Charlie writes anonymous letters through his first year of high school, navigating new friendships and slowly uncovering a buried childhood trauma.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Childhood sexual abuse (core plot reveal)
Suicide of a secondary character
Psychiatric hospitalization
Underage drug and alcohol use throughout
Frequently challenged in schools
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