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by Todd Strasser (Goodreads Author)

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why would somebody write this book? It is so fucked up, Who would think about writing this.

Erin It is based on a true event. I feel that we need our country to watch and read this NOW! It shows just how easily we as people can be influenced.

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Is this book non-fiction?

Heidi Yes. This book is based on what happened at a school in Palo Alto, CA.

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can you connect this to any thing to history .???

Kristen The Holocaust - as presented. But also basically every time period through history, dating back to Biblical times. Thousands of people used to laugh a…moreThe Holocaust - as presented. But also basically every time period through history, dating back to Biblical times. Thousands of people used to laugh and cheer as whole families -babies and all - were thrown in the colosseum to hungry lions, for their religious and political views.
You can connect it to current society. Mention politics on social media and see how quickly you're attacked. Heck, say something for or against vaccines.
Ever hear something about drinking the Kool aid?
Look at the blind following of certain politicians or celebrities. Look at Antifa and other radical groups. These things don't come from nowhere. It's human nature to follow the crowd and for ignorant people to get swept up in extreme, often violent events or movements. (less)

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Is there any sexual content in the book? I teach in a religious conservative school and such topics are taboo. I think this book would be well received as long as there are no love interests, or overt romantic or sexual overtones.

Anye Wee No there's not any scene of this type. :) However, the two main students are in love like the two main teachers but there's not any *** scene.…moreNo there's not any scene of this type. :) However, the two main students are in love like the two main teachers but there's not any *** scene.(less)

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Could this be considered dystopian?

maja not really, at least this is my personal opinion about it since it is based on true events, but while reading it i felt like it was dystopian because …morenot really, at least this is my personal opinion about it since it is based on true events, but while reading it i felt like it was dystopian because it seemed so absured to happen(less)

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