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Is this book appropriate for middle school academically talented students?

PL I think it would be dependent on their maturity level and parental ok. It’s a fairly long book. There is some cursing in it including GD, the F word, …moreI think it would be dependent on their maturity level and parental ok. It’s a fairly long book. There is some cursing in it including GD, the F word, and the N word and violence, although not extremely graphic except for one part towards the end (chapter 19 if you wanted to skim it) and even then it’s more gross than graphic. Also, one male character grabs a female character’s breast at one point. The author does a good job of getting the idea for all of these things across without sensationalizing it. Honestly, if I were you, I would read it first and then decide based on what you know about your kids.(less)

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Irene vH I honestly really liked the book (and wished I knew more books about the subject). It is not a typical book as it is a mystery detective kind of book,…moreI honestly really liked the book (and wished I knew more books about the subject). It is not a typical book as it is a mystery detective kind of book, and halfway in the story you find out everyone already knows the answer. Most of the book is about how everyone in the story deals with the truth. I'd say that if you are interested in stories about the segregation in the south of the USA in the past it is a good read, if that is not your cup of tea, then I wouldn't recommend it. (less)

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Is there actual magic in this book?

Irene vH There is no magic in this book. It's only about Racial issues in post WWII USA…moreThere is no magic in this book. It's only about Racial issues in post WWII USA(less)

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